New Mexico Coop Launches 4,000-Panel Solar Facility
Posted on Aug 3, 2018 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on New Mexico Coop Launches 4,000-Panel Solar Facility
On June 25, 2018, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and Guzman Energy launched a 4000-panel solar array near Eagle Nest Lake in New Mexico. This project is part of KCEC’s goal of providing 100 percent of its customers’ daytime power needs from solar energy by 2022.
Solar Development Transforming Rural Energy Landscape
Posted on Jul 19, 2018 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Solar Development Transforming Rural Energy Landscape
The acceleration of solar development by electric cooperatives is changing the energy landscape in rural America. According to a new report released by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, electric co-ops currently own or purchase more than nine times as much solar energy as they did in 2013.
Cobb EMC Expands Solar Portfolio
Posted on Jun 26, 2018 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Cobb EMC Expands Solar Portfolio
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (“Cobb EMC”) recently announced that it has entered into a 30-year power purchase agreement with Green Power EMC. This agreement, along with other solar initiatives, has increased Cobb EMC’s solar portfolio by 360 percent since 2016. The project, which is scheduled to begin construction in 2018, is under development by Silicon Ranch Corporation and...
Arkansas Coop to Purchase Additional Wind-Generated Energy
Posted on Jun 7, 2018 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Coop to Purchase Additional Wind-Generated Energy
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Wildhorse Wind Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Southern Power. Pursuant to the power purchase agreement, AECC will purchase wind-generated energy from a 100 MW wind project, which is expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2019.
Virginia Cooperative Announces Commissioning of 10 MW of Solar Energy
Posted on May 25, 2018 in Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Virginia Cooperative Announces Commissioning of 10 MW of Solar Energy
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative and Coronal Energy announced the commissioning of the Palmer and Martin solar centers in central Virginia. The two projects total 10 MW, and combine to make up the largest solar project in Virginia for an electric distribution cooperative.
Cooperative Enters Into Largest Solar PPA for an Electric Cooperative in Texas
Posted on May 25, 2018 in Renewable Energy, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Cooperative Enters Into Largest Solar PPA for an Electric Cooperative in Texas
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., along with CoServ Electric, have entered into a multiyear PPA with 7X Energy, Inc. for the sale of solar energy from a 35 MW solar project in Andrews County, Texas.
Dairyland to Install Three New Solar Gardens
Posted on Apr 20, 2018 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Dairyland to Install Three New Solar Gardens
Dairyland Power Cooperative (Dairyland) announced plans for three new solar power garden installations to begin construction later this year. Dairyland signed power purchase agreements with SoCore Energy of Chicago to build the solar gardens, which will be located in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois.
New Wind Project Unveiled for Martha’s Vineyard
Posted on Apr 11, 2018 in Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on New Wind Project Unveiled for Martha’s Vineyard
Vineyard Power Cooperative, Inc., an energy cooperative serving the Martha’s Vineyard area, and Vineyard Wind LLC, an offshore wind development company, have unveiled plans for a proposed wind facility, Offshore Wind Operation & Maintenance. The new facility is expected to employ up to 40 people and will help address climate change, ocean acidification and coastal erosion.
CIPCO Announces Development of Wind Facility
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on CIPCO Announces Development of Wind Facility
Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) announced development of the Heartland Divide Wind Farm, a 104 MW wind project, which is set for completion by the end of 2018. Once operational, the new wind farm will represent CIPCO’s largest wind energy project to date.
Hoosier and EDPR Partner on Solar Project
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Hoosier and EDPR Partner on Solar Project
Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Hoosier) and EDP Renewables (EDPR) have executed a power purchase agreement in connection with the 200 MW Riverstart Solar Park, which is expected to be operational in 2022. Riverstart Solar Park will be the largest solar array in Indiana, producing enough clean electricity to power approximately 37,000 households.
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