Western North Carolina expands solar projects despite mountain terrain challenges

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina is seeing its share of solar energy projects.

The mountainous topography is a challenge for solar farms, which are happening on flat farmland in other parts of North Carolina.

Asheville farmers and homeowners are making the big up-front investment that can start at $40,000 for the future monthly constant savings on electric bills that can save several hundred dollars a month, experts say…

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