Tag: Xcel Energy
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Minnesota approves Xcel Energy’s 250 MW expansion of Sherco solar project
Minnesota regulators have OK’d Xcel Energy’s plans to expand its Sherco Solar project to 710 MW, making it one of the biggest solar projects in the United States. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the utility’s expansion plan on Sept. 21. The unanimous vote paves the way for an additional 250 MW solar array to……
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Lightsource bp’s 293 MW Sun Mountain solar project in Colorado enters commercial operation
Lightsource bp has placed into commercial operation its 293 MWdc Sun Mountain solar project in Pueblo, Colorado. The project was developed along with Xcel Energy and McCarthy Building Companies. This is Lightsource bp’s second solar project in Pueblo with power sales to Xcel, representing a cumulative $500 million private investment in Colorado’s clean power infrastructure….…
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Minnesota PUC fined Xcel Energy $1 million for interconnection delays and two solar companies are to thank
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission fined Xcel Energy $1 million for exceeding a maximum number of customer service complaints as a result of significant delays in its processing of interconnection requests for solar projects. This is a pretty big deal considering commissions historically do not hold utilities accountable for theirRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Denver selects partners for equity-driven community solar project
The City and County of Denver will host up to 15 megawatts of community solar gardens on municipal rooftops, over parking lots, and vacant land as part of a signed Master Services Agreement with McKinstry, GRID Alternatives, and Unico Solar Investors. The project is part of the Renewable Denver Initiative,Read More — Solar Builder magazine