Nexamp has been chosen to develop seven new shared photo voltaic initiatives in Hawaii — three on Hawaii Island, three on Maui and one on Oahu. These initiatives are a part of Hawaiian Electrical’s community-based renewable power (CBRE) program that helps decrease electrical energy prices for low- and moderate-income (LMI) subscribers who’re unable to put in rooftop photo voltaic.
Hawaiian Electrical performed a aggressive bidding course of and reviewed proposals from quite a few photo voltaic and storage builders, choosing Nexamp solely to construct, personal and function the primary spherical of initiatives.
“Getting these initiatives accredited is a milestone that displays the laborious work of our whole staff to create options that deal with the wants of the communities by which we function,” stated Chris Clark, chief improvement officer at Nexamp. “Our dedication to accessibility shapes the whole lot we do, from enrolling subscribers to offering financial and employment alternatives. Every of our a whole bunch of profitable initiatives across the nation represents a long-term dedication to the folks and companies of the group.”
The seven photo voltaic farms would be the first of their type beneath the CBRE program on every island and are anticipated to be operational by the tip of 2025.
- Kalaoa Photo voltaic A, Hawaii Island, 4.3 MW DC (3 MW AC) photo voltaic + 13.7 Megawatt-hour storage
- Kalaoa Photo voltaic B, Hawaii Island, 4.3 MW DC (3 MW AC) photo voltaic + 13.7 Megawatt-hour storage
- Nā‘ālehu Photo voltaic, Hawaii Island, 4.2 MW DC (3 MW AC) photo voltaic + 13.7 Megawatt-hour storage
- Līpoa Photo voltaic, Maui, 4.2 MW DC (3 MW AC) photo voltaic + 13.7 Megawatt-hour storage
- Makawao Photo voltaic, Maui, 3.5 MW DC (2.5 MW AC) photo voltaic + 10.9 Megawatt-hour storage
- Pi‘iholo Highway Photo voltaic, Maui, 3.5 MW DC (2.5 MW AC) photo voltaic + 10.9 Megawatt-hour storage
- Kaukonahua Photo voltaic, Oahu, 7.8 MW DC (6 MW AC) photo voltaic (co-developed with Melink Photo voltaic)
Group photo voltaic, or shared photo voltaic, permits any resident to subscribe to a photo voltaic farm and obtain credit on their month-to-month utility invoice that assist to cut back their annual electrical prices. These particular shared photo voltaic farms are reserved solely for low- and moderate-income subscribers, making certain that those that qualify will profit from the financial savings of shared photo voltaic. Many are renters or house dwellers and should not have entry to privately owned rooftop photo voltaic.
“Along with bringing financial savings to those that want them most, these initiatives will channel new federal funding to Hawaii supplied by the not too long ago handed Inflation Discount Act and assist the state additional its aim of decreasing its dependence on fossil fuels,” added Clark. “The distinctive ecological nature and island geography of Hawaii makes this work all of the extra essential as a step in making certain a clear and sustainable future for the subsequent technology. We look ahead to getting began.”
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