A motorsports park in Georgia is adding a large solar farm to its club, which will be the largest solar farm in the region.
According to a release published by CleanTechnica, Atlanta Motorsports Park’s solar power farm will have 747 panels, generating enough energy for 300 homes. It will create a total of 358 kilowatts. The solar farm addition adds to its 10 Level 3 and eight Level 2 electric vehicle chargers. It also has solar-powered CCTV and signs.
Five buildings will use solar panels first, including the member-exclusive Sky Deck and karting facilities. It will power almost 60% of the park’s daily operational needs.
The panels are from Hannah Solar, which manufactured them locally at the Dalton fabrication plant by Hanwha Qcells.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the solar installation will offset 7,312 pounds of toxic gas pollution over 30 years. That is equivalent to cutting 16.6 million miles of road travel…
