National Grid Springfield Solar PV Park is a 100MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Wisconsin, the US. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2022 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2023.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Solar PV | 100 | – | 100 | Permitting | Wisconsin, the US | Alliant Energy; National Grid Renewables |
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Description
The project is being developed by Alliant Energy and National Grid Renewables. The project is currently owned by Alliant Energy.
National Grid Springfield Solar PV Park is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 884 acres.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 23,500 households, to offset 146,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is expected to be around $107.8m.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2022. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2023.
About Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy Corp (Alliant Energy) is an energy utility holding company that generates and distributes electricity. The company also carries out distribution and transportation of natural gas. It offers freight transportation services, railway, barge terminal and hauling, and storage services. It serves farming, industrial, agriculture, manufacturing, chemical and packaging industries. Alliant Energy manages a diversified network of power plants, which uses coal, natural gas and renewable sources for generating electricity and gas. The company purchases natural gas and electricity by maintaining purchase agreements with various gas suppliers and wholesale energy markets. Alliant Energy is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the US.
About National Grid Renewables
National Grid Renewables LLC (National Grid Renewables) formerly known as Geronimo Energy is engaged in the generation and sale of electricity. The company is involved in the development of solar and wind energy projects for commercial, industrial and utility-scale clients.National Grid Renewables has developed over 1,800 MW of renewable energy projects. The company has satellite offices located in southwest Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, New York and Michigan. Geronimo Energy is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, the US.
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