NASCAR building solar power plant at Pocono Raceway
The host of two NASCAR sprint cups every year, Pocono Raceway, will be the host of a new solar power plant. A groundbreaking ceremony held last Friday marked the creation of the largest solar power facility at a sports venue in the world.
“We have a power footprint that can be addressed with renewable energy,” green innovator Mike Lynch said. “We see the Pocono project as one that’s a fantastic example of how it can be done.”
By next spring, 40,000 photovolatic panels will be installed on a 25-acre plot. The space used to be used for parking.
New York Times is reporting that some NFL stadiums are discussing on making the move, as well. Hopefully the same thing that Reagan did to Carter’s solar panels on the White House doesn’t happen to this project too.
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