Alaska utility says biggest planned solar farm could deliver cheaper power than imported gas

Alaska utility says biggest planned solar farm could deliver cheaper power than imported gas

A major energy shift may be taking shape in Alaska, where the state's largest planned solar farm could soon deliver electricity at about the same cost as current gas generation, and potentially for less than imported natural gas in the years ahead. That is especially notable in a state where long, dark winters and fuel supply concerns often dominate conversations about power, the Alaska Beacon reported. During a May 14 appearance before the Alas…