More parking or more energy? Catholic University built a 40-acre solar farm in DC

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Just over 3 miles northeast of the White House in the heart of Washington, one can find a massive 40-acre solar farm that nearly became a parking lot instead.

Developed by the Catholic University of America and Rockville, Maryland-based Standard Solar, the West Campus Solar Array has been pumping thousands of kilowatts of energy into the university and local homes since it came online in July 2024.

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