Sunflower Announces Largest Kansas Solar Project Operational
Posted on Apr 27, 2020 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Sunflower Announces Largest Kansas Solar Project Operational
The Johnson Corner Solar Project, a product of Sunflower Electric Power Corp. (Sunflower) and Lightsource BP, has entered commercial operation. The 20 MW plant more than doubles the state’s utility-scale solar capacity.
Minnkota Power Cooperative Wants to Build the World’s Largest Carbon Capture Facility
Posted on Apr 22, 2020 in Climate Change, Project Development | Comments Off on Minnkota Power Cooperative Wants to Build the World’s Largest Carbon Capture Facility
Grand Forks-based Minnkota Power Cooperative has launched Project Tundra, an initiative to build the largest power plant-based carbon capture facility in the world, with construction commencing as early as 2022. The planned facility would potentially capture more than 90 percent of carbon dioxide emitted from The Milton R. Young Station, a coal-fired power plant close to the town of...
Cooperative Energy Power Plant Constructed by Wärtsilä Begins Commercial Operations
Posted on Apr 17, 2020 in Project Development | Comments Off on Cooperative Energy Power Plant Constructed by Wärtsilä Begins Commercial Operations
Cooperative Energy’s new 22.7 MW flexible gas power plant, constructed by Wärtsilä, began commercial operations last week. The plant will provide system reliability and support Cooperative Energy’s renewable...
ODEC to Develop 15 New Solar Installations
Posted on Mar 23, 2020 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on ODEC to Develop 15 New Solar Installations
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) recently agreed to an expansion of its partnership with EDF Renewables to develop 15 solar projects in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. The projects will generate more than 60 MW of power for Old Dominion’s...
USDA Announces $900 Million Investment in Rural Infrastructure
Posted on Mar 6, 2020 in Financing, Project Development, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on USDA Announces $900 Million Investment in Rural Infrastructure
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $900 million investment to build and improve rural electric infrastructure across 16 states through its Electric Loan Program. The investment will result in new or improved electric line of over 2,700 miles. One of the largest recipients, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, will receive $347 million to improve power generation...
New Mexico Cooperative Adds Solar + Storage, Reaches 100% Daytime Solar
Posted on Nov 8, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on New Mexico Cooperative Adds Solar + Storage, Reaches 100% Daytime Solar
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative will reach its goal of 100% solar-powered daytime energy. The cooperative will hit its target nine months early after the completion of two new solar + storage developments with Torch Clean...
Broadband Interest Continues to Broaden in Mississippi Coops
Posted on Sep 30, 2019 in Broadband, Project Development | Comments Off on Broadband Interest Continues to Broaden in Mississippi Coops
North East Mississippi Electric Power Association plans to offer high-speed fiber optic service to all of its customers in five counties. Directors have approved the effort, and members will vote on the issue in December. The expansion marks at least the fifth Mississippi coop planning broadband...
Arkansas Cooperative Part of Team Launching Solar + Storage Facility
Posted on Sep 24, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Cooperative Part of Team Launching Solar + Storage Facility
Ozarks Electric Cooperative, together with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Today’s Power Inc., launched a new solar and energy storage facility last week. The facility boasts 10 MW of solar capacity and 24 MWh of battery storage. The project expects to save the city $180,000 per year and aid the city’s pursuit of clean energy...
Project Tundra Awarded $9.8 Million for Research and Development
Posted on Sep 18, 2019 in Environmental, Project Development | Comments Off on Project Tundra Awarded $9.8 Million for Research and Development
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will provide $9.8 million for Front-End Engineering and Design work for Project Tundra and the Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota to continue leading the Plains Carbon Dioxide Reduction Partnership. Project Tundra seeks to build a carbon-capture unit at Minnkota Power Cooperative’s existing...
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and EDF Renewables Partner on Solar
Posted on Aug 2, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and EDF Renewables Partner on Solar
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) and EDF Renewables North America have agreed to develop and build a 30 MW portfolio of distributed solar projects in ODEC service territories. The projects, which will cover 10-12 sites, are expected to be online in 2020 or...
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