A former mountaintop coal mine in Kentucky is undergoing a major transformation – it will be converted into a solar farm.

• This project signifies a potential shift in the energy landscape of coal-dependent regions.

• The solar farm is expected to be large enough to power over half a million homes annually.

• This development could serve as a model for how reclaimed mine land can be repurposed for clean energy production.

• The project offers hope that coal communities can benefit from the transition towards a renewable energy future.

Read more at the Yale Climate Connections website.