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Tennessee turned a landfill into community solar. Now the mayor wants 10 more years, and a battery
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the project and the mayor's plans are available from The Cool Down, a local source.
A landfill in Tennessee has been repurposed as a community solar project. The mayor is seeking to extend the project's duration and add a battery component. Further details about the project and the mayor's plans are available from The Cool Down, a local source.
The source provides more information on the community solar project and the proposed extension, including the addition of a battery, but specifics are not available in this brief.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: The Cool Down ·
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