The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona may build a solar power plant to help the tribe become more self-sufficient.

The tribe's utility agency is proposing to build a 4-megawatt solar plant. The 24-acre, $17.6 million plant would help generate electricity for the tribe's resort, a cowboy town and several proposed retail centers.

The tribe has been expanding its economy and businesses in recent years.

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Gila tribe may build solar plant (The Arizona Republic 11/2)

Relevant Links:
Gila River Indian Community - http://www.gric.nsn.us
Gila River Indian Community economic development - http://www.gilariverdevelopment.com

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