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Nature Conservancy Transforms Coal Mines into Clean Energy

2/12/2025

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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is launching a groundbreaking initiative in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, with plans for 49 MW of solar power and 320 MW of battery storage. By transforming former coal mines into clean energy sources, these projects not only uplift local communities but also strengthen grid reliability, all thanks to support from the Inflation Reduction Act.

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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is launching a groundbreaking initiative in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, with plans for 49 MW of solar power and 320 MW of battery storage. By transforming former coal mines into clean energy sources, these projects not only uplift local communities but also strengthen grid reliability, all thanks to support from the Inflation Reduction Act.