Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy and Colorado Springs Utilities, has commenced operations for a new solar facility in Colorado, known as the Palmer Solar project.
The project contains more than 220,000 solar panels spread across 700 acres, making it the largest solar project contracted by Colorado Springs Utilities to date and the first solar project to interconnect with its transmission system.
Duke Energy purchased the project from juwi Americas in May 2019, giving it ownership over two solar projects in Colorado totaling more than 70 megawatts.
“We're pleased to continue expanding our solar footprint in Colorado,” said Rob Caldwell, president of Duke Energy Renewables. “The Palmer Solar project will support the renewable energy goals of Colorado Springs Utilities and allow them to reduce energy costs for their customers while lowering carbon emissions for the state.”
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