Solar farm in Larimer County will offer power to low-income households

FORT COLLINS — The Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association announced Thursday it will partner with the Denver-based nonprofit GRID Alternative Colorado to construct a community solar farm with portions designated for low-income households and nonprofit organizations.

The Coyote Ridge Community Solar Farm will be constructed on nine acres of land the association will lease from Larimer County. The site is south of the Larimer County landfill on Taft Hill Road.

The 1.95 megawatt solar array will consist of nearly 6,000 panels and provide solar subscription opportunities to PVREA members. The project is part of a statewide…