Lego Solar Power Plant in Virginia
Sector: Solar • Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Source: Plastics News
Toymaker Lego A/S is constructing a new manufacturing site near Richmond, Virginia, which will be fully powered by renewable energy. The site will have 30,752 solar panels across nearly 80 acres generating 22 megawatts of energy, plus 10,080 rooftop solar panels producing an additional 6.11 megawatts. The molding plant is under construction until 2027, with a temporary packing facility currently e
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Plastics News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Toymaker Lego A/S is constructing a new manufacturing site near Richmond, Virginia, which will be fully powered by renewable energy. The site will have 30,752 solar panels across nearly 80 acres generating 22 megawatts of energy, plus 10,080 rooftop solar panels producing an additional 6.11 megawatts. The molding plant is under construction until 2027, with a temporary packing facility currently employing over 500 people and expecting 900 workers by the end of 2026. |
Original sector | Manufacturing |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Richmond |
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Source | Plastics News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-04-13 |
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