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Another clean energy project is underway in Hawaii, a solar farm designed by SunPower. Also, Ohio's first commercial wind farm, a 150-MW project, is almost complete.

DOE researchers studied the effects of wind turbines on crops in rural areas. They found the turbines to be quite beneficial in the long run. Also, Secretary Chu approved two big loans for wind and solar projects.