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News • Public Affairs / October 19, 2013

New Solar Farm Is Indy's Largest

Jill Sheridan

Indianapolis’ largest solar project is now up and running. The 75-acre project called IND Solar Farm will generate enough energy to power 1,800 homes a year. The public-private partnership demonstrates a commitment to increasing the city’s sustainability.

The new facility on the grounds of the Indianapolis International Airport has more than 44,000 solar photovoltaic panels. Airports are becoming a popular place for solar farms because of the open space and unobstructed terrain. Telamon Corporation President and CEO Albert Chen says the power will stay in Central Indiana.

"All the electricity will be sold to IPL," he said.

Chen says the company became involved because of strong ties to Asia where the alternative energy source is used commonly.

The solar farm is also the largest for a U.S. airport to date.

More Than 4,100 Register Scooters Under New Indiana Law

More than 4,100 people have registered their motorized scooters under an Indiana law designed to place tighter controls on the vehicles and increase safety.

Public Affairs / March 3, 2015

State Appeals Court Accepting Applications For Bench Vacancy

Attorneys and judges in the second appellate district covering Indianapolis and parts of north central Indiana are encouraged to apply for the position. Candidates must be a member of the Indiana Bar for at least 10 years or a state judge for five years.

Public Affairs / February 27, 2015

Man Charged With Aiding Terror Groups Arrested In Indiana

A New York man who's among six Bosnian immigrants accused of funneling money and military supplies to terror groups in Iraq and Syria was arrested in central Indiana in early February.