Groundbreaking of Largest Solar Farm in Northeast United States (New Jersey)

[jpak]

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/groundbreaking-of-largest-solar-farm-in-northeast-united-states-2010-10-20?reflink=MW_news_stmp

Con Edison Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., and Panda Power Funds today broke ground on a 20-megawatt solar electric generating station in Pilesgrove, NJ. The solar farm, one of the largest in the United States, will have the capacity to power more than 5,100 homes with clean, renewable energy. The shovel-ready project will create over 100 construction jobs with mobilization expected to occur next week.

Joined by New Jersey State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, Mayor Edward J. Kille of Pilesgrove Township, and Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli, executives from Panda Power Funds and Con Edison Development raised ceremonial shovels to mark the start of construction of the 71,400-panel solar farm, which is expected to begin commercial operation next spring.

Developers of the solar farm said that State of New Jersey incentive programs played a vital role in making the large-scale solar project possible.

"New Jersey has long been a national leader in promoting alternative energy, and this project is proof that our commitment to strong public-private cooperation is a model for success," said State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney. "The future of alternative energy is now. This project is about creating the sustainable partnerships that will benefit residents, the environment and the economy."

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[RKP5637]

1. Recommend!!! n/t

[NNadir]

2. What a terrible waste of resources in our state. We're firing teachers,

cancelling important train tunnels, cutting services for the poor, but we have plenty of money for this toxic pile of useless crap.

It's disgusting.

We have this shit hanging off telephone polls here, where it is sure to blow off in a storm, probably kolling people.

The solar scam is worse here than most other places. We can look forward to our inexpensive electricity rising to levels reported in those hellhole Germany and Denmark.

When in doubt, fuck the poor.

[jpak]

3. The New Jersey molten salt breeder reactor is a disgusting fraud & sorry about yer GOP Governor

firing teachers, cancelling important train tunnels, and fucking the poor.

Vote GOP and that is what you get!

:rofl:

[UndertheOcean]

4. Why do you think Solar is a scam ?

[bananas]

5. Some people here have been fooled by the Republican war on science.

And so they make bullshit attacks on renewables.