Mississippi State University has found a way to employ a 4-acre field between R.L. Jones Circle and Blackjack Road to reduce the campus’ carbon footprint and save energy consumption while also saving money.
The largest solar on-campus facility in the Southeastern Conference is energizing Mississippi State as part of a 30-year renewal energy efficiency project. The 3,240-solar panels installation will be fully operational this summer.
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