First look at Canada’s largest solar farm

Construction is underway on a $750-million solar farm project in Vulcan County, Alta., which promises to provide an economic boost and electricity to power 100,000 homes. There is also hope it will inspire similar farms in the region, which has 320 sunny days each year.
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