Capital One invests in 110 MW Crescent Dunes CSP project
SolarReserve has announced that a unit of Capital One Financial Corporation has decided to make a tax equity investment of €73.2 million (US$78.2 million) in the 110 MW Crescent Dunes concentrated solar power (CSP) project located in Nevada, USA.
The plant is the first utility-scale facility in the world to feature advanced molten salt power tower energy storage capabilities. It delivers enough electricity to power 75,000 homes in Nevada during peak demand periods.
The project will be the only operating utility scale molten salt power tower on the planet.
The plant started commercial operation in November 2015. The energy produced by the plant is being sold through a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NV Energy.
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January 18, 2017
Canadian Solar finances two solar projects in California
Canadian Solar Inc., has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has reached commercial operation of the adjacent 100 MWac/131 MWp Astoria and 75 MWac/100 MWp Astoria 2 solar projects located in Kern County, California.
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January 13, 2017
Cuomo announced $360 Million for 11 New York renewable energy projects
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced US$360 million in awards for 11 large-scale renewable energy projects in New York State (US).
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January 13, 2017
Vivint Solar Closes $303 Million of New Financing in Two Separate Transactions
Vivint Solar, Inc., a full-service residential solar provider, has announced it has closed a fixed-rate, 18-year term debt facility with four institutional investors, totaling US$203 million.
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January 13, 2017
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff names Roy Sensenig western region manager
Roy Sensenig has been named western region manager in the power group at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. He is based in the firm’s Denver office.
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January 12, 2017
Duke Energy acquires 55 MW of solar plants from SunPower
Duke Energy Renewables has announced it has acquired three solar power projects from SunPower Corp. totaling 55 MW.
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