South Dixon Solar Project is a 500MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Illinois, the US. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2025.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Solar PV | 500 | – | 500 | Permitting | Illinois, the US | Duke Energy Renewables |
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Duke Energy Renewables. The company has a stake of 100%.
South Dixon Solar Project is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 3,838 acres.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 100,000 households. The project cost is expected to be around $539m.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.
About Duke Energy Renewables
Duke Energy Renewables Inc (Duke Energy Renewables) is a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation. The company owns, operates and maintains renewable energy. It primarily acquires, develops, builds and operates wind and solar renewable generation throughout the US. Duke Energy Renewables also offers operations and maintenance services to third-party renewables operators. The company owns and operates 2,900 MW capacity of renewable energy including 2,300 MW wind power and 600 MW solar power. Its project portfolio includes Cimarron II Windpower, Frontier Windpower, Ironwood Windpower, Shirley Windpower, Los Vientos II Windpower, Sweetwater Windpower, Ajo Solar, Bagdad Solar, Black Mountain Solar, Blue Wing Solar, Dogwood Solar and Everetts Wildcat Solar. Duke Energy Renewables is headquartered in Charlotte, the US.
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