Lightsource bp has completed the 187-megawatt Peacock solar project, a solar farm located in San Patricio County, Texas, that will provide power directly to Gulf Coast Growth Venture’s nearby manufacturing complex. The Peacock Solar project, developed, built and operated by Lightsource bp, supports the global transition to a lower carbon energy while benefiting local communities and theContinue reading “Lightsource bp Starts Up Peacock Solar Project to Help Power Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Facility”
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LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google
Significant solar portfolio strengthens LRE’s leadership in renewable energy, supports the increasing demand for energy and furthers energy independence From Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115123798/en/LRE-Announces-Over-700-MWac-of-New-Solar-Projects-in-Oklahoma-Supported-by-Long-Term-Agreements-with-Google LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading American renewable energy company, today announced over 700-megawatt alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchaseContinue reading “LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google”
ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand
From ENGIE: https://www.engie-na.com/engie-and-meta-announce-new-200-mw-renewable-energy-agreement-expanding-existing-relationship-to-meet-growing-power-demand/ ENGIE) and Meta announced they recently completed a second Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) in 2024. The agreement will see ENGIE supply 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes from its Anson 2 solar project in Jones County Texas furthering support of Meta’s growing power needs in line with its net zeroContinue reading “ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand”
Intersect Power Forms Strategic Partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate to Co-Locate Data Center Load and Clean Power Generation
Collaboration accelerates the evolution of data center development and power provision, reducing costs, increasing reliability, and supporting local economic development. New ~$800M funding round led by TPG and Google will accelerate partnership’s development. Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) announced today a strategic partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate (“TPG”) to provide scaled renewable powerContinue reading “Intersect Power Forms Strategic Partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate to Co-Locate Data Center Load and Clean Power Generation”
Lamar County Celebrates Commencement of Ørsted’s Half-Billion Dollar Solar Project
On Thursday, Lamar County celebrated the commencement of Ørsted’s Mockingbird Solar Center – a 468 megawatt solar project located just down the road from Paris, Texas. From KXII: https://www.kxii.com/2024/11/22/lamar-county-celebrates-commencement-half-billion-dollar-solar-project/ On [November 21], Lamar County celebrated the commencement of Ørsted’s Mockingbird Solar Center – a 468 megawatt solar project located just down the road from Paris.Continue reading “Lamar County Celebrates Commencement of Ørsted’s Half-Billion Dollar Solar Project”
Enel Grazes Texas Solar Farms with 6,000+ Sheep in Largest Announced U.S. Solar Grazing Contract
Enel North America has signed a contract with Texas Solar Sheep through which eight solar sites will utilize primarily solar grazing for vegetation control – one of the major commitments to dual-use solar in the United States to date From Enel North America Enel North America, a clean energy leader, will deploy over 6,000 sheepContinue reading “Enel Grazes Texas Solar Farms with 6,000+ Sheep in Largest Announced U.S. Solar Grazing Contract”
OCI Solar Power Rebrands to OCI Energy, Embracing Broader Vision for Sustainable Energy Solutions
From OCI Energy: https://www.ocienergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7-15-2024-OCISP-Rebranding-FINAL.pdf July 15, 2024 – OCI Solar Power, a pioneer in utility-scale solar project development in Texas, is excited to announce its rebranding to OCI Energy. This change marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution, reflecting its expanded focus on the development of both large-scale solar and battery energy storage systemsContinue reading “OCI Solar Power Rebrands to OCI Energy, Embracing Broader Vision for Sustainable Energy Solutions”
EDP Renewables Inaugurates Pearl River Solar Park in Mississippi
At 210 MWp (175 MWac), the Solar Park is also the largest by generation capacity in the state of Mississippi. From EDP Renewables: https://www.edpr.com/north-america/EDP-Renewables-Inaugurates-Pearl-River-Solar-Park-in-Mississippi EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, celebrates the inauguration of Pearl River Solar ParkContinue reading “EDP Renewables Inaugurates Pearl River Solar Park in Mississippi”
Ørsted Celebrates Commencement of First Co-Located Wind and Solar Center in Bee County, Texas
Completion of Sparta Solar marks the Helena Energy Center fully operational as Ørsted’s largest onshore renewable energy project in the U.S. From Ørsted: Mineral, Texas – Ørsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, today celebrated the official commencement of the Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW co-located wind and solar facility in Bee County thatContinue reading “Ørsted Celebrates Commencement of First Co-Located Wind and Solar Center in Bee County, Texas”
EDP Renewables Introduces its Arkansas Solar Park in Mississippi County
Arkansas Added as the 19th US State with Utility-Scale Operations for EDPR NA EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, is proud to launch its Crooked Lake Solar Park near Blytheville in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The 175-megawatt (MW)Continue reading “EDP Renewables Introduces its Arkansas Solar Park in Mississippi County”