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A 1.2 GW solar farm is rising at a Texas coal site – but coal is staying

One of North America’s biggest coal-site solar projects is now under construction in Texas – but the coal plant next door isn’t going anywhere. Here’s why.

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The construction of a 1.2 GW solar farm at a former coal site in Texas is underway, marking a significant development in the region's energy landscape. This project stands out for its unique approach, as the existing coal plant will remain operational alongside the new solar farm.

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