Expansion continues northeast of Grand Island as crews set up 21,600 panels for what might be Nebraska’s second-largest photo voltaic farm, (City of Grand Island, Courtesy)
GRAND ISLAND – Expansion continues in northeast Grand Island as crews set up 21,600 panels for what will likely be Nebraska’s second-largest photo voltaic farm.
The Department of Utilities of Grand Island is answerable for the venture, which is predicted to be accomplished by November 2024. Barring any setbacks, the GIUD will fee the farm for full use in December of 2024.
The venture has a $14 million price ticket, however the Inflation Reduction Act can pay Grand Island almost $4 million.
“The direct reimbursement program will internet again about 30% of the venture’s complete of $14.2 million,” mentioned Assistant Utilities Director Lynn Mayhew. “The 9.9 megawatts of photo voltaic power will do two issues for us – it’s going to give us extra capability, and it’ll present peaking energy in the course of the summer season.”
Once accomplished, the 9.9 megawatt photo voltaic farm will be capable of energy roughly 10,000 houses whereas working on the similar power price as coal. The farm is along with a megawatt farm already owned and operated by the town. The mixed wattage and electrical energy provide for the town implies that 20% of the era output of your entire Grand Island will come from renewable power.
For extra data, please contact Assistant Utilities Director Lynn Mayhew at [email protected]
