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Cardinal Conversation: Some localities tapping the brakes on solar energy

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published October 23, 2023 at 5:00 AM EDT

Solar panel farms have become common sights in southside Virginia, where land is inexpensive and sunshine is plentiful. But, some counties in the region have decided it's time slow the growth of solar energy production.

Fred Echols talked with Matt Busse who covers that story for Cardinal News.

Cardinal News is an independent, online news organization covering southwest and southside Virginia.