Dominion Energy seeks solar generation proposals

Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking bids for up to 500 MW of solar generation in both 2021 and 2022 to continue moving the Commonwealth toward a clean energy future.

The Solar RFP is soliciting bids for energy, capacity and environmental attributes including Renewable Energy Certificates, for new solar facilities at least 5 megawatts (ac) in size. The facilities must be located in Virginia to be considered.

The proposals can be for power purchase agreements and/or the purchase of development projects. The RFP outlines the proposal requirements and power and asset purchase agreement terms requiring a commercial operations date in 2021 and 2022, as well as the price and non-price evaluation criteria.

Notices of Intent to Bid and Confidentiality Agreements are due by Aug. 15, 2019, with final asset purchase and power purchase proposals due Oct. 3, 2019, and Jan. 16, 2020, respectively.