Mississippi Power, Silicon Ranch break ground on new solar energy facility $100-million facility to generate enough electricity to power thousands of homes
Mississippi Power and Silicon Ranch Corporation, along with local officials from the city of Hattiesburg, Forrest County and the Area Development Partnership, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the state’s largest solar farm today in Hattiesburg.
When operational, the $100-million facility will generate 50 MW, enough electricity to supply power to approximately 6,500 homes.
Members of the Mississippi Public Service Commission were also on hand for the ceremony, held at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg.
Post time: Jan-06-2017