The project will transform the former landfill in Sunnyside, which sat dormant for more than five decades, into a 50-megawatt solar project that will generate enough energy to power 5,000 to 10,000 homes.
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Friday that theCommission on Environmental Quality approved permits for the Sunnyside Solar Farm to be built on a 240-acre former landfill.
The project will transform the former landfill, which sat dormant for more than five decades, into a 50-megawatt solar project that will generate enough energy to power 5,000 to 10,000 homes. "These federal funds will be used to provide STEM career opportunities for Houstonians in the solar technology sector. It allows them to be trained and certified as installers, maintenance technicians, and constructors of solar panels and related technologies," said Rep. Green. "The average advertised salary for entry-level STEM jobs requiring a BA or higher is $66,123 compared to $53,299 for non-STEM jobs, which is around a $14,000 difference, representing a 26% premium.
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