New Solar Project Breaks Ground At NAVSTA Newport

Photo By Bruce Katz | Capt. James R. McIver, Naval Station Newport commanding officer, and leaders from the state, NextEra Energy and local colleges break ground at McAllister Point Nov. 5, 2021 for a new solar array to be built there. The former installation landfill will be one of two sites NextEra Energy will erect solar voltaic arrays to generate clean energy for community partners including a number of colleges and universities in the ocean state. This opportunity was made possible through an enhanced use lease with the Navy to re-imagine and re-purpose some under-utilized properties at NAVTSTA Newport.  

NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES

11.05.2021

Story by Bruce Katz 

Naval Station Newport

Capt. James R. McIver, Naval Station Newport commanding officer, delivers remarks to a group of state, community and Navy members gathered at McAllister Point for a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 5, 2021 for a new solar array to be developed by NextEra Energy. The former installation landfill will be one of two sites NextEra Energy will erect solar voltaic arrays to generate clean energy for community partners including a number of colleges and universities in the ocean state. This opportunity was made possible through an enhanced use lease with the Navy to re-imagine and re-purpose some under-utilized properties at NAVTSTA Newport.

• Date Taken: 11.05.2021
• Date Posted: 11.08.2021 16:16
• Story ID: 408876
• Location: NEWPORT, RI, US