Tag: utility-scale
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FERC data predicts solar to provide 66% of new U.S. generating capacity 2022-2025
Data provided by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) forecasts solar power to account for almost two-thirds (66%) of “high probability” additions to installed utility-scale generating capacity in the United States over the next three years. This prediction is based on a review recently released FERC data by the non-profit research firm SUN DAY……
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Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to build 175 MW solar plant in Colorado
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS) has acquired Pike Solar, a new 175 MW solar power plant being constructed to serve customers of Colorado Springs Utilities. DESS is a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy. DESS acquired the solar project from JUWI Inc., a global solar power developer. Pike Solar contains more than 414,000 solar panels……
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Greenvolt Power buys 50% of 163 MW Goshen Solar Project in Wyoming
Through its subsidiary Greenvolt Power Renewables LLC, Greenvolt Power has created a joint venture with Cowboy Energy LLC to bring clean energy to Wyoming. As part of the agreement, Greenvolt Power has purchased a 50% stake in the 163 MW Goshen Solar Project from Cowboy Energy. As part of the joint venture, Greenvolt Power and……
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Longroad Energy begins construction on 215 MWac Sun Streams 3 storage project
Longroad Energy has closed the finances and begun construction on the Sun Streams 3 storage project in Maricopa County, Arizona. The project features 285 MWdc PV and 215 MWac/860 MWh in storage and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2024. It will be the largest solar and storage project in Longroad’s operational portfolio. “We……
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Burns & McDonnell Completes 250 MWac of solar projects for Alliant Energy in Wisconsin
Burns & McDonnell has completed engineer-procure-construct (EPC) services for three Alliant Energy solar projects in Wisconsin, totaling 250 MWac. Representing part of Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint, the energized projects are: Bear Creek — 50-MWac North Rock — 50-MWac Wood County — 150-MWac Despite tariffs on Asian-manufactured solar panels that caused many developers to pause their projects between……