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SunEdison Activates First Phase of 16-MW North Carolina Solar Farm

February 5, 2010 | 2 Comments

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Maryland, United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com] SunEdison a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials has activated the first phase of its 16-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Davidson County, N.C.The first phase of the project represents 4 MW of generation capacity and is comprised of more than 14,000 solar panels. The complete system is expected to go online by the end of the year.

The deal between Duke and SunEdison was originally announced in May, 2008.

The first phase of the project is expected to generate 6 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in the first year of operation. Duke Energy is buying the farm’s entire output under a 20-year contract. Over those 20 years, the completed farm will generate 115 million kilowatt hours of electricity.

“This first phase represents a major milestone in our overall plan to develop 16 megawatts of solar energy at this site,” said Carlos Domenech SunEdison's president. “Having financed and completed this initial installation, we have mobilized resources for the next phase of the solar farm.”

The deal between Duke and SunEdison was originally announced in May, 2008. The agreement was a result of a request for proposals (RFP) that Duke Energy issued in April 2007. It was the first RFP of its kind in North Carolina and was specifically designed for potential renewable providers.

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hakki-surel-168973

February 9, 2010

There must be something wrong. 4 MW installed capacity in NC can produce 6 million kwh of electricity per year; 120 million kwh over 20 years (less something for degrad.). 16 MW installed capacity (peak) can produce 460 m kwh (overall completed plant). Pls correct me if I am wrong.

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gtcompr

October 6, 2010

I'm confused. EnergyUnited, headquartered in Statesville, N.C., has an almost identical project in Alexander County. Are you sure it's not EnergyUnited (not Duke Energy) this project is about?

According to their news release, the EnergyUnited solar farm is scheduled to generate 16 million kilowatt hours per year.

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