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Oregon approves largest solar energy project proposal in the nation

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A major solar energy project has been given the green light by state officials.

Pine Gate Renewables announced its approval earlier in December by the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council .

The approval authorizes the 1,200-megawatt solar project in Morrow County with construction slated to begin in 2026 .

The site is over 10,000 acres and will sit on private land zoned for farm use.