US to turn nuclear kitchen into largest solar farm to generate 2,000 MW power
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A massive solar project is transforming the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State into the nation's largest solar generating station. Developer Hecate plans to install 3.45 million photovoltaic panels on 10,300 acres, generating 2,000 megawatts of electricity. The $4 billion project, expected to be completed by 2030, will produce double the energy of a typical nuclear plant. However, the site faces challenges due to its contaminated history and potential political uncertainties.
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