Illinois arboretum commits to sustainability mission with hillside solar project

The Morton Arboretum adding solar panels to help electric needs

The Morton Arboretum began constructing an on-site solar installation this month to help with the organization’s annual electrical needs, according

Illinois arboretum commits to sustainability mission with hillside solar project

Construction began this month on a solar array at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, that is expected to produce almost all of the organization’s annual electricity needs. The planned solar array will be built on a south-facing hillside with the goal of increasing energy output while minimizing land use. Once completed, the installation will…