A new 1.23 megawatt solar facility on Navy property near Pearl City began operations Monday with Gov. Neil Abercombie and other dignitaries on hand when the switch was turned on.
More than 4,300 photovoltaic panels will provide electricity to as many as 250 homes.
Read Pacific Business News’ coverage of the event here.
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