Onsite Construction Begins on Largest Solar Energy Project in South Dakota
National Grid Renewables has commenced construction on the Wild Springs Solar Project in South Dakota, which will be the state's largest solar facility at 128 MWac. This project includes a 114 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Basin Electric and is expected to initiate commercial operations in 2023. It aims to avoid 190,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and generate $12 million in tax revenues over 20 years. Additionally, over $500,000 will be donated to the local community. Ames Construction is the chosen EPC partner for the project.
- Wild Springs will be the largest solar project in South Dakota at 128 MWac.
- The project has a Power Purchase Agreement of 114 MW with Basin Electric.
- Expected to avoid 190,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
- Projected to generate $12 million in tax revenue over 20 years.
- Plans to donate over $500,000 to the local community during the first 20 years.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESSWIRE / January 11, 2023 / National Grid Renewables announced the start of onsite field construction at its Wild Springs Solar Project (Wild Springs) in Pennington County, South Dakota. Wild Springs, the largest solar energy project in South Dakota to-date, is a 128 megawatt (MWac) solar project located in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) with a 114 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric).
"Wild Springs represents a continuation of our leadership in renewable energy and economic development in the state of South Dakota," commented Blake Nixon, President, National Grid Renewables. "Our Crocker Wind Farm located in Clark County began operation in 2019, and now with Wild Springs, we will have nearly 330 MW of clean energy projects in the state, all of which contribute significantly to the tax base, as well as the local communities that host the projects."
"The construction of the Wild Springs Solar Project will be a great addition to South Dakota," said Steve Westra, Commissioner, South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED).
Wild Springs is anticipated to begin commercial operation in 2023 and is currently poised to be the largest solar energy project in the state of South Dakota. Once operational, Wild Springs is projected to avoid 190,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and is estimated to produce
Wild Springs selected Ames Construction as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner to construct the Wild Springs facility. The Renewables Group leadership at Ames Construction has over ten years of experience building solar projects across the United States. Ames Construction estimates the need to employ 250 construction workers to complete this major infrastructure project.
"Ames appreciates National Grid Renewables' confidence in being selected as their EPC partner," commented Craig Sandeen, Ames Renewables' President. "We're excited to be a part of building South Dakota's largest solar project!"
Wild Springs will utilize next-generation Series 6 thin film solar modules developed and produced by First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR). Recently, First Solar and National Grid Renewables announced a 2 gigawatt (GW) supply of solar modules scheduled for delivery 2024-2025.
About National Grid Renewables
National Grid Renewables develops and operates large-scale renewable energy assets across the United States, including solar, wind, and energy storage. As a farmer-friendly and community-focused business, National Grid Renewables repowers America's electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable, clean energy future. National Grid Renewables supports National Grid's vision of being at the heart of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future for all. To learn more about
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