Report: Target plans solar expansion

Minneapolis – Target Corp. is reportedly planning to expand upon existing solar plans for its North Carolina store base. According to the Charlotte Business Journal, Target has added eight stores to the existing 19 stores in the state it plans to equip with rooftop solar panels.



The 27 stores would generate about 10.5 megawatts of solar energy per year. Filings with the North Carolina Utilities Commission indicate Target will add at least two more stores in the state to its solar list. Target currently operates 49 stores in North Carolina.