With the 27.6 MW Waianae solar photovoltaic
(PV) project coming into service, the Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO)
take another step on the path to 100 percent renewable electricity by
2045.
The PV array, which went into service in
mid-January 2017, is the largest in operation in Hawaii today and
generates solar power equivalent to the electricity used by about
11,000 homes.
Solar power to be sold at about 14.5 cents per kWh
Developed, owned and operated by the independent
power producer Eurus Energy America on about 200 acres in West Oahu,
Waianae Solar will sell solar power to Hawaiian Electric at about
14.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, making it one of the state's lowest-cost
renewable energy projects.
The project broke ground in March 2016 after approval by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
“Waianae Solar is a vital addition to Hawaii's
portfolio of renewable energy resources and we appreciate the role that
the Waianae community serves in hosting this important project,” said
Alan Oshima, president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric.
“Oahu is challenged with having the greatest
population and electricity demand but fewer sites where larger renewable
energy projects are possible.”
Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light recently
asked the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to start the process
of seeking new renewable energy generation on Maui, Lanai, Molokai and
Hawaii Island targeting projects that can be in service by the end of
2020.
source:
http://www.solarserver.com
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