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Coal Giant Pennsylvania to Power Half Its Government With Solar

  • Project is largest solar commitment by a government in U.S.
  • Seven new solar arrays to be built, totaling 191 megawatts
Sud Energies Renovables SL Solar Installation At Banco de Sabadell SA
Photographer: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg

Pennsylvania, in the heart of U.S. shale country, agreed to source almost half of its state government’s electricity through seven new solar arrays.

The arrays will total 191 megawatts and will be built in six counties in the state, according to a statement Monday. They’re expected to go into operation in January 2023. The project is the largest solar commitment by any government in the U.S. announced to date, the statement said.