LEGO Manufacturing Virginia solar park, US

LEGO manufacturing facility in Virginia
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Name of the Project
LEGO Manufacturing Virginia solar park.
Location
Chesterfield, Virginia factory, US.
Project Owner/s
Danish, family-owned company LEGO Group.
Project Description
The project aims to significantly expand the site’s on-site renewable capacity and marks a significant milestone towards the ambition of sourcing 100% renewable energy for the facility’s requirements.
The project will feature more than 30 700 ground-mounted panels with a total capacity of 22 MWp, occupying about 32 ha.
LEGO Group also plans to install 10 080 rooftop solar panels, producing an additional 6.11 MWp of capacity.
Potential Job Creation
More than 1 700 jobs are expected to be created over ten years, with recruitment ongoing.
Capital Expenditure
More than $1.5-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
LEGO Group, email media@LEGO.com.
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