Renewable vitality firm DESRI introduced the beginning of development on two solar-plus-storage initiatives in San Juan County, New Mexico. Foxtail Flats Photo voltaic and Storage comprise a 170-MW photo voltaic undertaking paired with an 80-MW/320-MWh) battery vitality storage facility contracted beneath a long-term energy buy settlement with the Included County of Los Alamos. 4 Mile Mesa Photo voltaic and Storage can be a 100-MW photo voltaic undertaking paired with a 100-MW/400-MWh battery storage undertaking procured by way of PNM’s Charge 36B to assist Meta’s information middle operations.
These initiatives are sited on land owned by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and adjoining to DESRI’s working San Juan Photo voltaic and Storage facility in addition to the retired San Juan Producing Station. The initiatives are anticipated to start business operations in 2027.
“Breaking floor on Foxtail Flats and 4 Mile Mesa marks one other vital milestone for DESRI and for San Juan County,” mentioned Thomas de Swardt, president of DESRI. “These initiatives construct on the success of our adjoining San Juan Photo voltaic and Storage facility and mirror DESRI’s dedication to the area’s clear vitality transition. We’re grateful for the continued partnership with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the Included County of Los Alamos, PNM and Meta, and look ahead to delivering dependable, cost-effective renewable vitality to New Mexico. Lastly, DESRI can also be thrilled to companion with TAGC of their fairness funding within the Tasks and appears ahead to rising a broader partnership with them.”
SOLV Power will function the engineering, procurement, and development (EPC) contractor for the photo voltaic and storage amenities.
“The Foxtail Flats and 4 Mile Mesa initiatives can be a milestone in New Mexico’s vitality transition and financial improvement,” mentioned Alok Sindher, managing companion at TAGC. “Collectively, these initiatives will make use of roughly 600 development personnel at their peak and add vitality and capability to the native grid. We’re excited that this fairness funding will catalyze native financial progress and employment and is a big step ahead in New Mexico’s progress in the direction of a cleaner grid. We look ahead to persevering with to companion with DESRI, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the Included County of Los Alamos, PNM and different stakeholders to advance clear vitality in New Mexico.”
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