FirstEnergy Corp., an electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio, has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to purchase Ohio-compliant renewable energy credits (RECs) for its Ohio utilities – Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Co. and Toledo Edison. The purchases will help meet the companies’ 2020 renewable energy targets established under Ohio’s alternative … [Read more...] about FirstEnergy Issues RFP to Purchase Ohio-Compliant RECs
Duke Energy Receives Floating Solar Contract from Fort Bragg
The U.S. Army’s Fort Bragg in North Carolina will soon be home to the largest floating solar plant in the Southeast – a 1.1 MW system as part of a Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) awarded to Duke Energy. The $36 million contract will focus on energy resilience and security at Fort Bragg: infrastructure modernization including lighting and water upgrades, … [Read more...] about Duke Energy Receives Floating Solar Contract from Fort Bragg
Nationwide, Sol Systems Acquire Louisiana Solar Project
Helios Infrastructure, a joint venture between Nationwide and Sol Systems, has acquired the largest solar power project in Louisiana. The 50 MW system is located in West Baton Rouge Parish and it is now owned and operated by Helios. This acquisition marks the largest single project investment for Helios to date. Entergy Louisiana is purchasing the energy produced by the … [Read more...] about Nationwide, Sol Systems Acquire Louisiana Solar Project
ACCIONA Acquires Texas PV Project
Diode Ventures, a Black & Veatch company that develops global infrastructure projects, says ACCIONA, a global group that develops and manages sustainable infrastructure solutions, has acquired 100% of a 240 MW AC/315 MW DC photovoltaic (PV) project in development in Fort Bend County, Texas. With the transaction, ACCIONA extends its footprint in U.S. solar generation as … [Read more...] about ACCIONA Acquires Texas PV Project
EDF Renewables Signs PPA with CleanPowerSF to Expand Maverick Solar
EDF Renewables North America has signed a storage contract with CleanPowerSF as an expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA). The 100 MW AC Maverick 6 Solar Project will be coupled with a 200 MWh battery storage system. The project is expected to come online by the end of 2021. The project is located in Riverside County, Calif., on … [Read more...] about EDF Renewables Signs PPA with CleanPowerSF to Expand Maverick Solar