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Connecticut's Solar Farm Expansion: Balancing Green and Local
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Connecticuts Gravel Pit project, a 120 MW solar farm expansion in East Windsor, faces local opposition despite its role in the states renewable energy push. The state aims for 1,000 MW of storage by 2030 but is behind schedule. Critics worry about aesthetics, noise, farmland loss, and panel toxicity, while experts suggest smarter locations like landfills or parking lots. The balance between combating climate change and preserving rural landscapes is at stake.
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