Minnkota’s Project Tundra Carbon Capture Study Approved by North Dakota Regulators
Posted on Feb 26, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Minnkota’s Project Tundra Carbon Capture Study Approved by North Dakota Regulators
North Dakota regulators approved a $5.4 million grant for the final engineering study related to Minnkota Power Cooperative’s (Minnkota) Project Tundra carbon capture project. The project aims to capture carbon emissions from the coal-fired plant and bury them underground. If Minnkota decides to move forward with the project, they could begin construction by the end of 2022.
Solar Project Connected to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Estimated to Save School System $2.6 Million
Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Solar Project Connected to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Estimated to Save School System $2.6 Million
Ozarks Electric Cooperative and Today’s Power Inc. have broken ground on a solar and battery storage project next to Sonora Middle School in Springdale, Arkansas. The project will offset roughly 95% of the energy consumed by three of the district’s campuses, provide millions in savings to the school system over the lifespan of the 25-year purchase power agreement, and reduce Ozarks’...
Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Rural Energy Pilot Program designed to support efforts in rural communities to further develop renewable energy. Eligible entities may apply for grants up to $2 million and must submit a letter of intent before April 19, 2022.
Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Posted on Jan 19, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced seven new utility-scale solar projects during the next three years. The coop will purchase power produced at facilities expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Talquin Electric Cooperative is working with Origis Energy to provide clean energy at competitive rates under PPAs between Seminole Electric Cooperative, Talquin Electric Cooperative, and Origis Energy. The Projects include Hinson Solar, a 4 MWAC project, in Gadsden County, Hilliardville Solar, a 2 MWAC project, in Wakulla County, and Bristol Solar, with a capacity rating of 0.63 MWAC,...
Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative Partners With 11 Other Cooperatives on Construction of New Solar Farm
Posted on Jan 3, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative Partners With 11 Other Cooperatives on Construction of New Solar Farm
Twelve electric cooperatives, including Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative, are part of a Kansas solar farm construction project designed to help ease costs on members by providing an additional source of power during high demand times. The project will generate more than 20 megawatts of power and aid the electric cooperatives during peak usage time in the hottest and longest months...
Ozarks Electric Cooperative Helps Arkansas City Meet Commitments to Renewable, Cost-Efficient Power
Posted on Dec 10, 2021 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Ozarks Electric Cooperative Helps Arkansas City Meet Commitments to Renewable, Cost-Efficient Power
Ozarks Electric Cooperative helped Fayetteville, Arkansas earn a spot on a global list of municipalities recognized for commitments to clean, cost-efficient power by adding solar and storage to two of the city’s wastewater treatment plants.
Riverland Energy Cooperative New Solar Array System Provides Electricity for More than 500 Homes
Posted on Nov 29, 2021 in Renewable Energy, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Riverland Energy Cooperative New Solar Array System Provides Electricity for More than 500 Homes
Riverland Energy Cooperative recently cut the ribbon on a new solar array system that can provide electricity for about 550 homes. Riverland has a purchase agreement with OneEnergy Renewables to buy the electricity from its 8,000 Panel, 3MW output system. The bi-facial panels are designed to move east to west with the sun, optimizing energy production.
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and Torch Clean Energy Announce Financial Notice to Proceed for Hunter Solar
Posted on Nov 16, 2021 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and Torch Clean Energy Announce Financial Notice to Proceed for Hunter Solar
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) and Torch Clean Energy (Torch) announced today that they have reached financial notice to proceed on Hunter Solar, a 75 MW solar facility in Arapahoe County, Colorado that was initially developed by Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC, and was acquired in a joint venture between DESRI and Torch. Hunter Solar has two power purchase agreements in place,...
Alaska Coop Invests in Solar Technology
Posted on Nov 1, 2021 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Alaska Coop Invests in Solar Technology
Kotzebue Electric Association, an Alaska electric cooperative, is planning to build a solar-powered microgrid to reduce its reliance on diesel fuel. Alaska Native Renewable Industries will build a 576 kW ground mount solar system powered by SolarEdge technology.
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