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$3.5B solar project breaks ground in Wilson, AR
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (440+ words) Construction is underway on the $3.5 billion Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County. The three-phase solar project is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 300,000 Arkansas homes by 2029, create up to 1,400 construction jobs and generate more than $300 million…...
New documents detail proposed Jackson County solar project | Local & State News
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (260+ words) Newly released documents provide details on the proposed Apple Blossom and White Tail energy projects near Tuckerman. The plans include solar generation and battery storage across thousands of acres. A public meeting is scheduled to discuss the proposal, tax agreements…...
New $3.5 billion solar energy center planned for Mississippi County
4+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) Mississippi County will host the new $3.5 billion Steel River Energy Center, one of the nation's largest solar and battery storage projects. Expected to be complete by 2029, the facility will create 700 construction jobs and generate $300 million in local tax revenue for…...
Cheaper, cleaner electric trucks overhaul China's logistics
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (737+ words) Chinese truck drivers have been impressed with electric models At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for a quick battery charge -- just one node in China's rapidly expanding network of electric…...
Tesla reports higher profits, topping estimates
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (586+ words) Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to field questions about an aggressive capital spending plan Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, pointing to recovering demand in North America as it pursues significant investments in autonomous transport and artificial intelligence. Elon…...