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.
Coalition Works to Highlight Rural Connectivity
Posted on Apr 19, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on Coalition Works to Highlight Rural Connectivity
Executives from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, and Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai, as well as executives from four other partner organizations – Farm Foundation, NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association, CoBank, and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation – to kick off...
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.
SCI REMC Announces Phase I of Fiber-To-The-Home Project
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on SCI REMC Announces Phase I of Fiber-To-The-Home Project
South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (SCI REMC) announced that it is kicking off its anticipated fiber-to-the-home business. Construction is set to begin in June, and SCI REMC plans to offer members in the initial coverage areas an opportunity to start signing up for service at the end of the year.
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.
Energy Storage Systems Added to Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation’s Service Territory
Posted on Mar 26, 2018 in Energy Storage, Technology | Comments Off on Energy Storage Systems Added to Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation’s Service Territory
Lockheed Martin and Cypress Creek Renewables have commissioned 12 MWh of GridStar Lithium energy storage systems for 12 solar-plus-storage projects that will provide clean electricity to communities served by Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation, a North Carolina cooperative (“Brunswick EMC”). Lockheed Martin’s GridStar technology ensures that this electricity is rapidly...
Cooperative and Origis Unveil Mississippi Solar Project
Posted on Mar 9, 2018 in Environmental, Financing, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Cooperative and Origis Unveil Mississippi Solar Project
Cooperative Energy and Origis Energy celebrated their new joint venture 52 MW solar project near Sumrall in Lamar County, Mississippi, signifying a major commitment to generating renewable energy. The project, MS Solar 3, is built on a 540-acre site, and includes 206,000 polycrystalline solar panels that gather sunlight and transform it to energy that will power up to 11,400...
Tennessee’s HolstonConnect Prepares to Offer Broadband Services
Posted on Feb 5, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Technology | Comments Off on Tennessee’s HolstonConnect Prepares to Offer Broadband Services
HolstonConnect, a wholly-owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of Holston Electric Cooperative (“HEC”), was established in late 2017 to provide fiber-based services to HEC members. In January, HEC’s board of directors approved HolstonConnect to begin the initial phase of construction in order to provide high-speed internet services to HEC members. The internet services provided by...
Jackson County REMC Installing High-Speed Internet Network
Posted on Feb 1, 2018 in Technology | Comments Off on Jackson County REMC Installing High-Speed Internet Network
Indiana’s Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (Jackson County REMC) is installing a fiber optic network for high-speed internet access. The project is expected to take approximately four years to complete and will serve parts of 10 counties.
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