On March 9, the Pocono Raceway in Monroe County announced its 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm has produced 35 Million kilowatt hours (kWh.)

The Raceway’s solar farm annually offsets more than 3,104 metric tons of carbon dioxide and generates enough electricity, beyond the power needs of the track, to power 300 local homes and businesses.

Pocono Raceway’s solar installation consists of 39,960 American-made photovoltaic modules, otherwise known as solar panels. The energy produced by the Raceway’s solar farm equals the offset of over 1 million propane cylinders or 2.8 million gallons of gasoline, as well as the amount of carbon dioxide taken in by over 629,600 trees.

“It is remarkable how much energy the solar farm has produced in nine years,” said Pocono Raceway CEO, Nick Igdalsky. “This project started out as our first step in sustainability. Since the solar farm went on line in 2010, we have added more initiatives including robust recycling and composting programs. These programs now divert approximately 75 percent of all waste generated each year at the facility away from landfills. Pocono Raceway will continue these efforts, adding new technology and initiatives along the way, to ensure we are one of the most sustainable motorsports and entertainment facilities in the world.” 

The Raceway’s solar farm is located along Long Pond Road, adjacent to the storied 2.5-mile triangular shaped track.

Visit the Pocono Raceway’s Go Green webpage to learn more about its sustainability efforts.

[Note: Pocono Raceway is part of a business group challenging DEP’s process for designating exceptional value water quality stream designations in the Pocono Region.  Click Here for more.]

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[Posted: March 10, 2020]

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