New solar projects approved for Dominion Energy Virginia customers
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Projects total more than 750 megawatts, enough to power nearly 200,000
Virginia homes -
Construction will support more than 1,600 jobs and
$570 million in economic benefits
The projects will generate 764 megawatts (MW) of electricity, enough to power nearly 200,000 homes at peak output, and include four solar projects totaling 329 MW that will be owned or acquired by Dominion Energy Virginia. They also include 13 power-purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 435 MW with independently owned solar projects.
"These projects deliver on our promise of reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy for our customers," said
Today's approval marks a significant expansion of
The construction will support more than 1,600 jobs and generate more than
Project |
Size |
Location |
Beldale Solar |
57 MW |
|
Blue |
95 MW |
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Bookers |
127 MW |
|
|
50 MW |
Henry & Pittsylvania Counties |
The projects require local and state permits before construction may begin and are expected to be complete by 2026.
The cost of the projects is estimated to add approximately
Photo and video of the company's solar fleet are available for download here.
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