Thousands of solar panels being installed at hospital in Salem Timothy Martin September 6, 2013 1 minute read The VA Medical Center in Salem is going off the Appalachian Power grid for some of its electricity. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on a big project underway now at the hospital. Share: Post navigation Previous: Former youth volleyball coach found guilty of secretly taping teen girlsNext: Chief Perkins to city Hispanics: we don’t ask for your status when you seek our help Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026