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Arlington planning commission approves Walmart rooftop solar shaped like company 'spark'

Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Arlington · September 24, 2025
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The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a revised development plan allowing a rooftop solar array in the shape of the Walmart spark at 915 E. Randall Mill Road. Project partners said the system will be non-exporting, generate about 438,000 kWh annually and reduce roughly 183 metric tons of CO2 a year.

The City of Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Sept. 24 to approve a revised development plan to install a rooftop solar array in the shape of the Walmart "spark" on the Walmart Supercenter at 915 East Randall Mill Road.

Kevin Charles, principal planner in Arlington’s Planning and Development Services, told the commission the site is about 16 acres, of which roughly 3.75 acres are developed with the Walmart store, and that the proposal would add a roof-mounted solar energy system. "The development plan proposed to install downward oriented accent lighting and a solar…

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