Environment & Climate
Lima completes floating solar installation on local reservoir
Fox News reports that the Ohio city anticipates long-term energy savings from the project.
The short version
- Lima, Ohio, finished constructing a 2-megawatt floating solar array on the Twin Lakes Reservoir.[Fox News]
- The installation cost approximately $5.3 million and was supported by federal grants and direct-pay tax credits.[Fox News]
- Municipal officials project the system will generate nearly $10 million in electricity savings over its lifespan.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Lima, Ohio, finished building a 2-megawatt floating solar installation on the Twin Lakes Reservoir.[Fox News]
- Total expenses for the floating solar project reached around $5.3 million.[Fox News]
- Federal support included a $2.4 million Department of Energy grant alongside nearly $900,000 in direct-pay tax credits.[Fox News]
- The city estimates that the array will save nearly $10 million in utility costs over its operating lifetime.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The actual lifetime utility savings remain an estimate subject to future electricity rates and operational performance.[Fox News]
Sources
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