Puget Sound Power (PSE) has introduced two renewable tasks in Washington state.
The primary is the event of the utility-scale Appaloosa Photo voltaic Challenge that PSE will personal and function. The second is a PPA signed with BrightNight for a Battery Power Storage System (BESS) often known as the Greenwater venture.
Collectively, the tasks are anticipated to generate 342 MW.
The Appaloosa Photo voltaic Challenge might be constructed throughout the present PSE Decrease Snake River Wind Facility footprint in Garfield County, and might be able to producing 142 MW. The venture will leverage present transmission rights and infrastructure.
“We’re excited to carry clear, dependable utility-scale photo voltaic vitality to our prospects, particularly throughout peak summer season months when cooling demand is excessive,” says Ron Roberts, senior vice chairman of Power Assets.
“This venture demonstrates our dedication to a low-carbon future and advances our efforts to satisfy Washington state’s formidable clear vitality targets.”
Development on the Appaloosa Photo voltaic Challenge might be finished by Qcells USA which is offering full renewable worth chain and turnkey providers on the venture, together with serving because the venture developer, module producer and EPC supplier of the positioning. Development is scheduled to start subsequent 12 months with a business operation date anticipated in 2026.
The Greenwater BESS venture might be situated close to Sumner. BrightNight will design and set up the ability, utilizing lithium-ion batteries. BrightNight labored with the town of Sumner and different native businesses for 2 years to safe the Conditional Use Allow and to fulfill necessities of Washington’s State Environmental Coverage Act. The venture is scheduled to be operational by 2027.
