Work begins on largest solar farm east of the Rocky Mountains
The largest solar farm project east of the Rocky Mountains broke ground Thursday.
The Comanche Solar Project will cover 950 acres and generate enough power to provide electricity to more than 31,000 homes.
“Pueblo will benefit because of the jobs, Colorado will benefit because this is a state of the art facility,” said Public Service Company Colorado President David Eves.
The facility is being built near the Comanche Power Plant southeast of town.
Officials say Pueblo’s 300 days of sunshine each year make it a prime location for the solar farm.
