Friday February 10, 2006

World's largest solar photovoltaic project to be built in Nevada

peakoil.com -> biz.yahoo.com :

Powered by Renewables (PBR) announced that it will partner with SunEdison of Maryland to develop the world's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Nevada. The 18 megawatt (MW) project almost doubles what is currently the world's largest PV project (10MW) located in Germany. PBR and SunEdison will develop a total of 36 MWs of PV projects in Nevada, enough energy to power 36,000 homes. Construction is expected to begin in July and at other sites in early 2007.

"Energy independence is an important strategy for our military," said Tim Carlson, PBR's President. "Because our project is powered by the sun, it reduces our dependence on foreign oil. And since energy from the sun is a free, sustainable, renewable resource, it also allows the military to control their energy costs." The proposed project will be privately owned and operated. The military intends to purchase electricity from the project.

Projects developed by PBR and SunEdison will provide sustainable solutions to Nevada's growing energy needs, help reduce the state's $3 billion a year energy deficit, increase energy security, reduce energy-related emissions, and diversify Nevada's economy.

See also :

1. Neocons turning green
2. Mitsubishi Heavy powers up new solar-panel program
3. Honda to mass-produce solar cells from 2007
4. The Solar Tower Project

(2006-02-10 13:17:19 SGT) [Energy] Permalink

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