TVA, Meta commission large-scale solar energy project

ELORA, Tenn. (WTVF) — Executives from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Meta joined state and local leaders to celebrate the commissioning of Tennessee’s newest large-scale solar energy project: the Elora Solar Energy Center.”This solar energy project will generate low-cost, homegrown energy and provide millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to Lincoln County over the life of the project,” said Stuart McCurdy, vice president of development at NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of wind and solar energy. “We are pleased to work with TVA and Meta to bring online Tennessee’s newest solar energy center.”The Elora Solar Energy Center will generate up to 150 megawatts of solar energy, while local utility partner, Fayetteville Public Utilities, will provide electric service to support the facility.The center will utilize more…

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