Babcock Ranch in Florida Survives Hurricane Ian, Solar Power Helped Avoid Power Loss
25 October 2022 | Lisa Hall
Its technology should have applications all over the country.
Florida’s Babcock Ranch is “America’s first solar-powered town,” and not only did it supply power to homes during the onslaught of Hurricane Ian in the past weeks. It also provided protection from flooding and destruction which was evident in nearby areas like Fort Myers and other counties in Florida, as well as other parts of the country.
Not only is the neighborhood sustainable, but it also is resilient to the “acts of God” natural calamities.
