Why Rivian is funding a $1bn solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

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    Why Rivian is funding a $1bn solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

    Heather Clancy, GreenBiz.com

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    Rivian will be the largest corporate customer for the first phase of the Starfire Renewable Energy Center in Kentucky, scheduled to be switched on in 2027. Source: Rivian/Ian Ward

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    Rivian will be the largest corporate customer for the first phase of the Starfire Renewable Energy Center in Kentucky, scheduled to be switched on in 2027. Source: Rivian/Ian Ward

    The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects

    Rivian, the Californian electric truck and SUV manufacturer, just signed its largest contract yet to buy renewable energy as a means of working toward its net-zero emissions commitment. The 100MW…

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