NIPSCO starts construction of 465 MW solar projects in USA
Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. announced that it has started construction of its first two Indiana-based solar projects – Indiana Crossroads Solar and Dunns Bridge Solar I.
Dunns Bridge Solar I is a 265 megawatt (MW) facility located in Jasper County, Ind. A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is constructing the project. It will include an estimated 900,000 solar panels, is expected to be operational in 2022 and will be capable of producing enough energy to power 79,500 homes.
The second phase of the project, Dunns Bridge Solar II, which will also be constructed by NextEra Energy Resources, will have 435 MW of solar paired with 75 MW of battery storage. Dunns Bridge Solar II will include an estimated 1,500,000 solar panels and is expected to be operational in 2023. NextEra Energy Resources will sell both completed projects to NIPSCO.
Indiana Crossroads Solar is a 200 MW solar farm located in White County, Ind. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) is developing and constructing the project. The solar park will be a joint venture between NIPSCO and EDPR.
These two Indiana projects designed to generate lower-cost, sustainable energy and are expected to be online and operating in 2022.
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