New Squirrels baseball stadium will be covered in solar panels

Richmond's new baseball stadium, CarMax Park, will be covered in more than 1,700 solar panels to generate electricity.

It is the first such project inside Richmond city limits by Dominion Energy, which said the panels will generate enough energy to power 250 homes at peak output.

The panels will be installed after the inaugural 2026 season is completed.

In a release, Dominion said its solar fleet is now the third largest in the country among utilities.

“This solar project represents the kind of integrated, collaborative approach that’s essential to achieving Richmond’s clean energy goals,” Laura Thomas, Director of the city's Office of Sustainability, said in a press release. “It’s a great example of how public, private, and community partners can come together around a shared vision for a more resilient, sustainable future.”

The stadium is currently under construction and is expected to open in time for the 2026 Flying Squirrels season.

Contact Michael Phillips at mphillips@richmonder.org. Dominion Energy is a sponsor of The Richmonder, but did not influence or review this story.