SEVERANCE, Colo., – The Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) and turnkey options associate Qcells USA Corp. (Qcells), destroyed the most important photo voltaic technology venture in northern Colorado on July 10.
“Black Hollow Solar represents a significant milestone in our journey to work towards our noncarbon power targets as outlined in our board-approved Resource Diversification Policy,” stated Jason Frisbie, Platte River common supervisor/CEO . “We are proud that Black Hollow Solar, when accomplished, will deliver the entire quantity of photo voltaic capability in our portfolio to 309 MW, serving to to interchange the coal-fired technology that we are going to shut down earlier than the tip of the last decade , and is by far the most important photo voltaic technology venture in northern Colorado.
The first part of the venture is predicted to be accomplished in May of 2025 and can present roughly 367,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of power yearly to the Platte River proprietor communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland. The second part of Black Hollow Solar will add a further 107 MW of capability by 2026, with a complete of 257 MW for this venture. This is sufficient to energy greater than 63,000 houses and enhance the entire photo voltaic capability on the Platte River to 309 MW.
“Colorado is a nationwide chief in reasonably priced, renewable power, and we stay centered on defending our air high quality and surroundings whereas saving folks cash. This venture will assist us try this by increasing our state’s photo voltaic capability and serving to Colorado meet our purpose of 100% renewable power by 2040 whereas strengthening northern Colorado communities like Severance,” stated Governor Jared Polis.
According to the settlement with Platte River, Qcells will present turnkey options together with venture growth, engineering, procurement and constructions providers and can provide greater than 540,000 Qcells modules to the Black Hollow Solar venture. The electrical energy generated might be offered to the Platte River starting in May 2025 below a long-term energy buy settlement.
The power might be delivered to Platte River proprietor communities in Colorado’s northern Front Range by way of a substation at the moment below development alongside the prevailing Platte River transmission system.
“Qcells is happy to have been chosen by Platte River to develop and construct this thrilling venture and reinforce our dedication to supporting Colorado’s low carbon power future,” stated IP Kim, president of Qcells. “We are proud to offer power options that assist a associate like Platte River, promote good group stewardship whereas additionally realizing the advantages this venture brings as a clear supply of sustainable power for the subsequent of 25+ years for northern Colorado communities and America’s power progress.”
The web site is situated northeast of Black Hollow Reservoir, close to the Town of Severance, CO, and can make the most of roughly 1,400 acres of infrastructure. Platte River and Qcells engaged native authorities and stakeholders, together with neighbors, state companies, metropolis councils, and county leaders, to determine this web site. The location was chosen after cautious assessment of bodily and environmental impacts, land use limitations, and stakeholder suggestions.
As the Platte River continues to interchange coal-fired sources with renewable power expertise, the addition of Black Hollow Solar, together with current renewable sources, will enhance the Platte River’s whole noncarbon power technology yearly to 58%, which serving practically 75% of the Four utility proprietor communities’ power wants. Platte River is at the moment evaluating its subsequent spherical of renewable power tasks, together with wind and battery storage, to proceed pursuing the noncarbon power targets of the utility and its proprietor communities. Learn extra about Platte River’s plans for a carbon-free future at prpa.org/future.
Qcells
Qcells USA offers full utility-scale turnkey options by way of your entire venture lifecycle, from modules, photo voltaic and power storage venture growth, and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) providers to the US utility-scale market. With a observe report that features 8.4 GW of sustainably produced module manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and practically 2.7+ GW of under-construction and developed, constructed, and working tasks, Qcells USA is a trusted associate all through the venture’s lifecycle. Qcells USA is a flagship firm of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 enterprise enterprise in South Korea.
For extra data, go to qcellsusa.com and on LinkedIn.
Platte River Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) is a non-profit, community-owned public energy technology and transmission utility that gives protected, dependable, environmentally accountable, and financially sustainable power and providers to Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Longmont, and Loveland, Colorado, for supply to their distribution utility prospects.
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