Depot power project approved

A new military project at the Anniston Army Depot could light up some homes across the state.  On Tuesday the Alabama Public Service Commission approved Alabama Power's proposal to design and build solar panels at Fort Rucker and the Anniston Army Depot.  Each facility will be given panels that take in 10 mega-watts, which combined, is enough to power about 4,200 Alabama homes.

Alabama Power spokesman Michael Sznajderman said they  worked with the military to meet their needs. And these projects, the way they are formulated, will also be beneficial to the entire Alabama Power customer base because it secures long-term contracts to operate these facilities on the bases.

Organizers hope to break ground on these projects in 2016.