State’s first community solar farm goes live

The first community solar farm in South Carolina began producing energy on Aug. 31. The community solar program of Laurens Electric Cooperative, 1201 E. Butler Road, is set up so that customers can participate in solar energy without installing panels on their rooftop, offering a renewable energy option to homeowners who cannot or choose not to install panels on their own homes. Community solar makes it possible for more of the state’s residents to participate in this popular renewable energy option. Visit communitysolar.laurenselectric.com for more information.