Prison solar installations usually involve large-scale photovoltaic systems designed to offset a large portion of a facility's energy consumption. These systems can be mounted on rooftops, installed as ground-mount arrays on available land, or integrated into parking structures as. . The state of Connecticut is using solar arrays to power some of its correctional facilities. Getty Images Seven solar systems have been completed and are operating at six state correctional facilities, generating an estimated $11 million in energy savings and reducing carbon emissions by 5,000. . In a pilot project for solar on Connecticut state agencies, the seven systems will collectively deliver 8. 3 MW portfolio of solar projects are. . Solar energy presents a solution that addresses both challenges: cutting operational expenses while providing inmates with valuable job training in one of America's fastest-growing industries. In just a few short weeks, the HCDC will add solar power generation to their facility which not only spares natural resources but financial ones as well.
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