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Bradford Solar spokesperson addresses community concerns, details energy project

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A spokesperson for a solar energy company shared how a local project in development will impact Bradford County’s economy and landscape.

Bradford Solar LLC is projected to be a 100.5-megawatt, utility-scale project consisting of solar panels in Bradford County. The entity is owned and operated by Vesper Energy, a national company based in Dallas, Texas.

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