What is the latest status of the project “Cumberland Forest Solar Projects”?

The status recorded for “Cumberland Forest Solar Projects” is planned.

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Cumberland Forest Solar Projects”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Cumberland Forest Solar Projects” to USD 130000000.

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This Taiyo project page references WHRO along with the original URL (https://www.whro.org/virginia-center-for-investigative-journalism/2025-09-11/vcij-trump-vacleanenergy). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Cumberland Forest Solar Projects

Sector: Solar • Location: Virginia, United States

Source: WHRO

Project

Planned

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plans to develop 509 megawatts of solar power, including at least 189 MW of solar panels and 320 MW of storage, across 25 projects on 253,000 acres of reclaimed minelands in Central Appalachia as part of the Cumberland Forest Project. This development aims to power roughly 85,000 homes and contribute to Virginia's Clean Economy Act goals.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Virginia, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: WHRO

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The project “Cumberland Forest Solar Projects” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Virginia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from WHRO.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plans to develop 509 megawatts of solar power, including at least 189 MW of solar panels and 320 MW of storage, across 25 projects on 253,000 acres of reclaimed minelands in Central Appalachia as part of the Cumberland Forest Project. This development aims to power roughly 85,000 homes and contribute to Virginia's Clean Economy Act goals.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Virginia

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Record type	Project
Sector	Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-09-16

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