What do you do with one of the country's most contaminated nuclear waste sites? The current plan is to turn it into the country's largest solar farm — with enough capacity to power Seattle, San Francisco, and Denver combined. Read more below from EARTHDAY.ORG. https://lnkd.in/gWKiN5Fv
The Clean Energy Revolution Is Here—And It’s Moving Fast For decades, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State was one of the most contaminated sites in the U.S., a relic of the nation’s nuclear weapons program. Now, it’s set to become the country’s largest solar farm—a powerful symbol of how the clean energy transition is not just possible, but already happening. With 3.45 million solar panels planned, this massive project will generate up to 2,000 megawatts of electricity—enough to power Seattle, San Francisco, and Denver combined. It will also include large-scale battery storage, doubling its impact and making it a key player in the shift toward a reliable, renewable energy grid. The best part? This isn’t just about energy—it’s about jobs, innovation, and economic opportunity. The project will create thousands of jobs, attract clean tech investments, and prove that repurposing land for renewables is a scalable, forward-thinking solution. While political uncertainty looms over clean energy policy, the reality is clear: Renewables have already left the station. The demand for clean power is skyrocketing, driven by technological advancements and public pressure for a sustainable future. Major companies, entire cities, and even historically contaminated sites are embracing the shift—because the future is renewable, and it’s happening now. The world is at a tipping point. This Earth Day, let’s harness Our Power, Our Planet and push even harder for a clean energy future. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4iqpFht Take action: https://bit.ly/3XcXXvc #OurPowerOurPlanet #RenewableEnergyNow #EarthActionDay #EarthDay2025 #EarthDay55