# How a gas plant helped fast-track 270 MW of new solar

> Getting new solar projects connected to the grid can take years. Earthrise Energy says it’s found a faster way. The Arlington, Virginia-headquartered independent power producer has brought its 270 MWac Archtop Solar…

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/06/29/how-a-gas-plant-helped-fast-track-270-mw-of-new-solar/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bcc5b254f0da55deb57c3)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #solar #plant #connection #fast #grid #helped #track #archtop
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