WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) - The East Kentucky Power Cooperative is applying to build a 60-acre solar facility in Clark County.
The Winchester Sun reports (http://bit.ly/29VJ6Ms ) that the utility has filed its application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to install 32,000 photovoltaic panels on property next to its offices on U.S. Highway 60.
Spokesman Kevin Osbourn says the 8.5 megawatt project could be completed by the end of next year if gains approval by the PSC.
Funding for the $18 million project would come from New Clean Energy Renewable Energy Bonds with federal incentives to offset interest.
The solar facility is part of the utility's plan to diversify its power generation capabilities and to give customers a choice to buy renewable energy.
