Richmond Flying Squirrels announce largest solar array in Minor League Baseball coming to new stadium
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced plans to install the largest solar array in Minor League Baseball at CarMax Park.
The announcement came via a Facebook post from the baseball team and Dominion Energy on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The solar array is set to be installed on the roof and parking lot of the Richmond Flying Squirrels' new CarMax Park stadium.
Renderings of a solar array coming to CarMax Park in Richmond. (Photo courtesy: Dominion Energy Virginia)
Renderings of a solar array coming to CarMax Park in Richmond. (Photo courtesy: Dominion Energy Virginia)
According to the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Dominion Energy, after local and state approvals, the installation will:
- Consist of 1,700 solar panels
- Power homes and businesses in the new Diamond District
- Set to be online following the 2026 season
"We’re thrilled that such an iconic Richmond landmark will help deliver reliable, affordable and increasingly clean power for our customers," said President of Dominion Energy Virginia, Ed Baine.
