en.Wedoany.com Reported - DESRI and TAGC have commenced construction on a large-scale solar-plus-storage project in New Mexico. The two co-located projects, Foxtail Flats and Four Mile Mesa, located in San Juan County, total approximately 270 MW of solar and 720 MWh of battery storage. The Foxtail Flats project has a capacity of 170 MW/320 MWh, while the Four Mile Mesa project has a capacity of 100 MW/400 MWh. Thomas de Swardt, President of DESRI, stated that these two projects build on the success of the nearby San Juan Solar and Storage facility, reflecting DESRI's commitment to the clean energy transition in the region. Alok Sindher, Managing Partner of TAGC, noted that the two projects will employ approximately 600 construction workers at peak construction, marking a milestone for New Mexico's energy transition and overall economic development. Matt Heavner, Vice Chair of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities, pointed out that the solar-plus-storage combination of Foxtail Flats can capture sunlight during the day and use batteries to deliver energy during peak evening demand hours.
PowerLutions Solar announced the completion of a multi-interconnection rooftop solar project at an AvalonBay community in Boonton, New Jersey. The project brings approximately 747 kWdc of on-site solar power to the property, expected to generate about 821 MWh of electricity this year, enough to power 79 homes for a year, and avoid approximately 300 metric tons of carbon emissions annually over its lifecycle. Cy Yablonsky, Vice President of PowerLutions Solar, stated that through detailed load mapping and phased commissioning, the team used Talesun modules paired with Enphase microinverters to complete a resident-first solar upgrade, helping to avoid costly transformer upgrades. The project is interconnected with Jersey Central Power & Light, operates under New Jersey's net metering framework, and is favorably positioned to participate in the state's solar incentive programs. Gautami Palanki, Vice President of Sustainability at AvalonBay Communities, mentioned that the company's emissions targets, clean energy investments, and partnerships with companies like PowerLutions Solar reflect its commitment to delivering resilient, high-performance communities.
BrightNight has secured financing for its Frontier project in Washington County and Marion County, Kentucky. This is a 120 MW solar project. BrightNight stated that Frontier is currently on schedule, with construction progressing smoothly, and is expected to achieve commercial operation in the fall of 2027. Martin Hermann, CEO of BrightNight, said the project demonstrates strong market demand for BrightNight's cost-effective power solutions. John R. Crockett III, President of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU), noted that Kentucky is experiencing unprecedented economic growth opportunities, and the project will create additional jobs and tax incentives.
Enbridge officials announced that the Sequoia Solar Phase I project has been completed, marking an operational milestone with full power energization. The first phase of the project, located in Callahan County, Texas, will add 400 MW of capacity to the grid. Gary Ebel, President and CEO of Enbridge, stated that this milestone reflects the company's ability to execute complex projects safely, predictably, and purposefully. Enbridge indicated that the 815 MW project, once completed, will be one of the largest in North America and will provide energy to customers such as AT&T, Toyota, and PepsiCo. Additionally, Enbridge announced plans to build a new solar-plus-storage project in Wyoming to directly power a Meta data center. Allen Capps, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and President of Power at Enbridge, called the commissioning of Phase I a significant milestone.
The Will County Board has approved a special use permit for Earthrise Energy's "Prairie Pride" project. The project is one of the largest solar projects in the Midwest by land area. The 600 MW project will utilize Earthrise's existing interconnection facilities at the Lincoln Generating Facility, enabling new power to come online quickly during critical times for the state's energy needs. Spanning nearly 11.9 square miles, comparable in size to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the project will create 1,000 jobs in Will County during construction and maintenance. Jeff Hunter, CEO of Earthrise, called the project's approval a significant milestone for renewable energy in Illinois. James P. Connolly, Business Manager of the Chicago Laborers' District Council, stated that the board's vote is a victory for working people in Will County, creating hundreds of jobs and paving the way for new apprentice workers.
Standard Solar announced the acquisition of a two-project solar portfolio from EDF Power Solutions North America. The transaction will further expand Standard Solar's existing solar assets, which already exceed approximately 82.3 MW. The two projects total about 8 MW and have both received awards from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Megan Byrn, Vice President of Business Development at Standard Solar, stated that New York is a key market for Standard Solar, and this acquisition builds on the portfolio the company already owns and operates across the state. Rod Viens, Vice President and General Manager of Distribution-Scale Power at EDF, noted that Standard Solar has a proven track record of acquisitions in the solar industry, and the two companies will collaborate to deploy renewable energy in New York. New York State has over 7.9 GW of installed solar capacity, enough to power 1.3 million homes.
HA Sustainable Infrastructure and Ørsted have completed a series of land transactions involving approximately 6,600 acres and a total of 1 GW of solar-plus-storage across three Ørsted projects. The agreements cover Arizona, Texas, and Alabama, and will allow Ørsted and its partners to continue owning and operating all projects, which are already operational and have power purchase agreements in place. HASI has financed land for 6 GW of solar-plus-storage over the past year, with total land investments exceeding 24 GW. James Giamarino, Chief Commercial Officer of Ørsted Americas, stated that the collaboration allows for optimized capital positions for future investments. Manny Haile-Mariam, Co-Chief Investment Officer of HASI, noted that the company's expertise enables it to offer competitive land financing products. The company currently manages over $16 billion in assets globally.
Matrix Renewables and SOLV Energy have begun construction on the Tormes solar project in east-central Texas. Located in Navarro County, approximately 60 miles from Dallas, the project will ultimately be a 457 MWdc solar facility, representing an investment of approximately $750 million in the region's renewable energy infrastructure. Cindy Tindell, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Operations at Matrix, stated that Texas leads the nation in renewable energy, and projects like Tormes demonstrate how clean energy can strengthen local economies. Matrix officials stated that Tormes is expected to create approximately 450 construction jobs during construction and, once operational, will help strengthen the Texas grid while generating revenue for landowners. George Hershman, CEO of SOLV, stated that the project is the next step in the broader collaboration between Matrix and SOLV.
Avangrid has signed a power purchase agreement with Microsoft for its Bluebird solar project in Klickitat County, southern Washington. The 140 MWdc project brings Microsoft's contracted energy capacity in the U.S. to over 500 MW. Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO of Avangrid, stated that the project brings significant economic benefits to Klickitat County, solidifying the company's track record of developing projects to meet the energy needs of leading global technology companies. Avangrid stated that construction of Bluebird is expected to create approximately 300 jobs for the local union workforce, and the project will provide long-term permanent positions once it becomes operational in 2028.
EDF Power Solutions North America announced a 30-year power purchase agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for its Utah Solar 1 project. The 400 MWdc project, located in Millard County, western Utah, is expected to begin operations in mid-2027. Situated on state land managed by the Utah Trust Lands Administration (TLA), the project will generate over $40 million in local tax revenue and $27 million in lease revenue over the agreement term. Dave Hanson, Interim General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), stated that the project enhances power reliability and affordability while unlocking the ability to deliver more clean energy, such as green hydrogen from Utah's Intermountain Power Project, to Los Angeles. Officials stated that Utah Solar 1 will generate approximately 766 GWh of solar electricity annually, enough to power 126,800 average California homes each year. EDF Power Solutions has a portfolio of approximately 26 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects.
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