DTE Energy begins operating its largest solar park, Sauk Solar
DTE Energy has commenced operations at Sauk Solar, its largest solar park located in Branch County, Michigan. The 150-megawatt facility features nearly 347,000 solar panels and can power approximately 40,000 homes. This project is the first of six new solar parks funded through DTE's CleanVision MIGreenPower program. The development created over 350 local jobs during construction and will provide Branch County with millions in tax revenue. The project advances DTE's goals of achieving net zero carbon emissions and meeting Michigan's 60% renewable energy standard by 2035. DTE currently powers over 750,000 homes with clean energy and aims to increase this to 5.5 million homes by 2042.
DTE Energy ha avviato le operazioni presso Sauk Solar, il suo più grande parco solare situato nella Contea di Branch, Michigan. L'impianto da 150 megawatt conta quasi 347.000 pannelli solari e può alimentare circa 40.000 abitazioni. Questo progetto è il primo di sei nuovi parchi solari finanziati attraverso il programma CleanVision MIGreenPower di DTE. Lo sviluppo ha creato oltre 350 posti di lavoro locali durante la costruzione e fornirà alla Contea di Branch milioni di entrate fiscali. Il progetto sostiene gli obiettivi di DTE di raggiungere emissioni di carbonio nette pari a zero e di rispettare il standard del 60% di energia rinnovabile del Michigan entro il 2035. Attualmente, DTE alimenta oltre 750.000 abitazioni con energia pulita e punta ad aumentare questo numero a 5,5 milioni di abitazioni entro il 2042.
DTE Energy ha comenzado operaciones en Sauk Solar, su parque solar más grande ubicado en el Condado de Branch, Michigan. La instalación de 150 megavatios cuenta con casi 347,000 paneles solares y puede alimentar aproximadamente a 40,000 hogares. Este proyecto es el primero de seis nuevos parques solares financiados a través del programa CleanVision MIGreenPower de DTE. El desarrollo creó más de 350 trabajos locales durante la construcción y proporcionará millones en ingresos fiscales al Condado de Branch. El proyecto avanza los objetivos de DTE de lograr emisiones netas de carbono cero y cumplir con el estándar del 60% de energía renovable de Michigan para 2035. Actualmente, DTE suministra energía limpia a más de 750,000 hogares y tiene como objetivo aumentar esto a 5.5 millones de hogares para 2042.
DTE 에너지는 미시간주 브랜치 카운티에 위치한 가장 큰 태양광 발전소인 사욱 솔라에서 운영을 시작했습니다. 이 150메가와트 시설은 거의 347,000개의 태양광 패널을 갖추고 있으며 약 40,000 가구에 전력을 공급할 수 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 DTE의 CleanVision MIGreenPower 프로그램을 통해 자금이 지원받는 여섯 개의 새로운 태양광 발전소 중 첫 번째입니다. 개발 과정에서 350개 이상의 지역 일자리를 창출했으며 브랜치 카운티에 수백만 달러의 세수 수입을 제공합니다. 이 프로젝트는 DTE의 탄소 배출 제로 목표와 2035년까지 미시간의 60% 재생 가능 에너지 기준을 충족하는 목표를 추진합니다. 현재 DTE는 750,000가구 이상에 청정 에너지를 공급하고 있으며, 2042년까지 이를 550만 가구로 늘릴 계획입니다.
DTE Energy a commencé ses opérations à Sauk Solar, son plus grand parc solaire situé dans le comté de Branch, au Michigan. L'installation de 150 mégawatts dispose de près de 347 000 panneaux solaires et peut alimenter environ 40 000 foyers. Ce projet est le premier de six nouveaux parcs solaires financés par le programme CleanVision MIGreenPower de DTE. Le développement a créé plus de 350 emplois locaux pendant la construction et apportera des millions en revenus fiscaux au comté de Branch. Ce projet fait avancer les objectifs de DTE visant à atteindre des émissions nettes de carbone nulles et à respecter la norme de 60 % d'énergie renouvelable du Michigan d'ici 2035. DTE fournit actuellement de l'énergie propre à plus de 750 000 foyers et vise à augmenter ce nombre à 5,5 millions de foyers d'ici 2042.
DTE Energy hat mit dem Betrieb des Sauk Solar, seinem größten Solarkraftwerk im Branch County, Michigan, begonnen. Die 150-Megawatt Anlage verfügt über fast 347.000 Solarpanels und kann etwa 40.000 Haushalte mit Energie versorgen. Dieses Projekt ist das erste von sechs neuen Solarparks, die im Rahmen des CleanVision MIGreenPower-Programms von DTE finanziert werden. Die Entwicklung schuf während der Bauarbeiten über 350 lokale Arbeitsplätze und wird dem Branch County Millionen an Steuereinnahmen bringen. Das Projekt fördert die Ziele von DTE, die Netto-Null-Kohlenstoffemissionen zu erreichen und den Energiestandard von 60% erneuerbarer Energien in Michigan bis 2035 zu erfüllen. Derzeit versorgt DTE über 750.000 Haushalte mit sauberer Energie und plant, diese Zahl bis 2042 auf 5,5 Millionen Haushalte zu erhöhen.
- Launched largest solar park with 150-megawatt capacity, powering 40,000 homes
- Created over 350 local jobs during construction
- Will generate millions in tax revenue for Branch County
- First of six new solar parks coming online
- Strong customer enrollment with 100,000 residential and 1,900 business customers in MIGreenPower program
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The launch of DTE's largest solar park marks a significant milestone in Michigan's renewable energy infrastructure. With 150 megawatts capacity and 347,000 solar panels, Sauk Solar represents substantial progress in DTE's renewable portfolio. The project's economics are particularly compelling: it's fully funded through customer enrollments in the MIGreenPower program, demonstrating a successful business model for renewable expansion.
The strategic timing aligns with Michigan's aggressive 60% renewable energy standard by 2035 and DTE's coal phase-out by 2032. The project's local economic benefits, including 350 construction jobs and significant tax revenue, strengthen the company's social license to operate. With five more solar parks in the pipeline and plans to power 5.5 million homes by 2042, DTE is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy and regulatory requirements.
The successful completion of Sauk Solar demonstrates DTE's execution capabilities in large-scale renewable projects. The MIGreenPower program's impressive enrollment of nearly 100,000 residential and 1,900 business customers indicates strong market demand and a reliable revenue stream for future projects. The planned addition of 2,400 megawatts of new wind and solar capacity over the next decade provides clear visibility into DTE's growth trajectory.
This project strengthens DTE's competitive position in Michigan's evolving energy market and helps derisk the company from potential carbon regulation impacts. The voluntary nature of the funding model reduces regulatory risks typically associated with rate-based investments, while providing predictable returns.
Sauk Solar will generate 150 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power approximately 40,000 homes Sauk Solar is the first of six new solar parks to come online that are all funded through DTE’s CleanVision MIGreenPower program
Detroit, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of and investor in renewable energy, today announced that its largest solar park, Sauk Solar, is now operational. Located in central Michigan’s Branch County, the 150-megawatt solar park has nearly 347,000 solar panels and generates enough clean energy to power approximately 40,000 homes.
Sauk Solar is more than three times the size of DTE’s second largest solar park in Lapeer. It is also the first of six new solar parks to come online as DTE continues to build renewable energy projects to meet customer demand for more clean energy through its CleanVision MIGreenPower program. Sauk Solar, and the other five parks under construction, are funded by customers who are voluntarily enrolled in MIGreenPower. These new solar parks represent significant advancement toward the company’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and reaching Michigan’s new renewable energy standard of
“As our largest solar park yet, Sauk Solar is a major accomplishment for DTE and all the teams that made it happen – but it’s also the first in a series of new solar developments that will have a major impact on the state of Michigan as a whole,” said Matt Paul, president and chief operating officer, DTE Electric. “Building out these parks is not only a critical step in ending our use of coal by 2032, but it will also help us meet our sustainability goals and deliver the clean, Michigan-made renewable energy our customers want. We thank the leaders and residents of Union Township, Branch County and Union City for helping make the new park a reality, so together we can strengthen local economies and build a cleaner energy future for generations to come.”
Sauk Solar created more than 350 local jobs during construction. Since 2009, the company’s investment in renewable energy has created an estimated 20,000 jobs in Michigan. Additionally, Sauk Solar will bring Branch County millions of dollars in added tax revenue over the life of the project, funding which can be used for roads, schools, first responders and other vital community services.
“DTE has been a great partner to work with,” said Bud Norman, Branch County administrator and controller. “It’s been exciting to collaborate with DTE on this knowing we’re not only creating a cleaner world for our kids and grandkids, but also bringing real, lasting change to our local economy.”
DTE already generates enough clean energy from wind and solar to power more than 750,000 homes and plans to power approximately 5.5 million homes with renewable energy by 2042. The company’s MIGreenPower program, one of the largest voluntary renewable energy programs in the country, is helping accelerate this clean energy transformation. MIGreenPower has nearly 100,000 residential and 1,900 business customers enrolled, and DTE plans to add more than 2,400 megawatts of new wind and solar to support those enrollments over the next 10 years.
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, x.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.
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