"Interior Department Expands Solar Development to 6 Western States on 22 Million Acres"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Electrek.co
The Biden administration has expanded the roadmap for solar development to 22 million acres of federal lands in the US West, aiming to help the US reach its net zero power sector goal by 2035. The plan updates the 2012 Western Solar Plan, identifying areas for solar development in 11 states and focusing on lands near existing or planned transmission lines. This move is seen as a significant step towards recognizing the key role solar energy plays in the country's energy economy.