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Released August 23, 2023 | SUGAR LAND
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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Montana has a strong renewable energy sector. Last year, the state ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. with the largest share of electricity generated from renewables. Most of this comes in the form of hydropower, which accounted for about 38% of the state's total power generation last year. Wind represented 15% of generation last year, but solar noticeably lagged behind, providing less than 1% of Montana's power. Clenera Energy (Boise, Idaho) recently added to Montana's solar capacity with the completion of its Apex solar facility earlier this month. The project is one among several active renewable energy projects being tracked by Industrial Info in Montana.
Construction on the Apex solar farm kicked off in early 2022, and Clenera announced the project's completion earlier this month. The facility uses approximately 160,000 bifacial solar modules on a single-axis tracking system to provide nameplate generation of 105 megawatts (MW). "We are pleased to reach this important milestone, delivering as per our previously announced schedule, and are excited to deliver increased access to affordable, clean renewable energy in Montana," said Clenera Chief Executive Officer Jason Ellsworth regarding the startup of the plant. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can click here for more information on the project.
Other solar projects in the state are relatively few and far between. Among those with the potential to add the most generation capacity is Broad Reach Power LLC's (Houston, Texas) planned facility in Broadview, which will feature both solar and wind power. The project is planned to be built in stages, with the first stage providing 80 MW of solar generation capacity and an accompanying 50-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Phase I construction could begin early next year, putting it on track for completion by late 2024 or early 2025. Subsequent phases of construction would follow, adding not only additional solar and BESS capacity, but also wind power starting in the second phase. The ambitious Broadview facility could ultimately have more than 1,000 MW each of solar and BESS capacity, and about 700 MW of wind power. Subscribers can click here for the related reports.
Outside of the Broadview project, Montana's wind capacity will expand further with the completion of a few other projects. The most notable of these is NextEra Energy Incorporated's (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) Clearwater Windfarm near Forsyth. The first phase of construction kicked off in 2021, adding 365 MW of wind generation. This was followed by a second phase, which will add a further 385 MW. Phase II construction includes the installation of 137 General Electric (NYSE:GE) (Boston, Massachusetts) turbines, each rated at 2.8 MW. Engineering, procurement and construction contractor Blattner Energy Incorporated (Avon, Minnesota) is expected to complete Phase II later this year. Subscribers can click here for the project report.
Other planned windfarms in Montana include Caithness Energy LLC's (Holmdel, New Jersey) planned Beaver Creek Windfarm near Reed Point. This facility also is planned to be constructed in phases, with Phase I entailing erecting 24 turbines to provide 60 MW of power. Phase I could be completed in mid-2025, followed a year later by completion of a second phase, which would double the turbines and generating capacity to 120 MW. Subscribers can learn more by viewing the project reports on Phase I and Phase II.
While there is little grassroot activity on Montana's hydropower front, Industrial Info is tracking several rewind, refurbishment and maintenance projects in the state's hydro sector. For example, next year the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is expected to begin refurbishment of an 18-MW generator at the Canyon Ferry Hydropower Station in Helena. Draft tubes and head covers will be refurbished, and the air-cooled generator will be rewound to improve the unit's efficiency and extend its service life. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025. Subscribers can click here for more details.
Subscribers to Industrial Info's GMI Power Database can click here to view reports for all of the projects discussed in this article and click here for the related plant profiles.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 trillion (USD).
Construction on the Apex solar farm kicked off in early 2022, and Clenera announced the project's completion earlier this month. The facility uses approximately 160,000 bifacial solar modules on a single-axis tracking system to provide nameplate generation of 105 megawatts (MW). "We are pleased to reach this important milestone, delivering as per our previously announced schedule, and are excited to deliver increased access to affordable, clean renewable energy in Montana," said Clenera Chief Executive Officer Jason Ellsworth regarding the startup of the plant. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can click here for more information on the project.
Other solar projects in the state are relatively few and far between. Among those with the potential to add the most generation capacity is Broad Reach Power LLC's (Houston, Texas) planned facility in Broadview, which will feature both solar and wind power. The project is planned to be built in stages, with the first stage providing 80 MW of solar generation capacity and an accompanying 50-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Phase I construction could begin early next year, putting it on track for completion by late 2024 or early 2025. Subsequent phases of construction would follow, adding not only additional solar and BESS capacity, but also wind power starting in the second phase. The ambitious Broadview facility could ultimately have more than 1,000 MW each of solar and BESS capacity, and about 700 MW of wind power. Subscribers can click here for the related reports.
Outside of the Broadview project, Montana's wind capacity will expand further with the completion of a few other projects. The most notable of these is NextEra Energy Incorporated's (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) Clearwater Windfarm near Forsyth. The first phase of construction kicked off in 2021, adding 365 MW of wind generation. This was followed by a second phase, which will add a further 385 MW. Phase II construction includes the installation of 137 General Electric (NYSE:GE) (Boston, Massachusetts) turbines, each rated at 2.8 MW. Engineering, procurement and construction contractor Blattner Energy Incorporated (Avon, Minnesota) is expected to complete Phase II later this year. Subscribers can click here for the project report.
Other planned windfarms in Montana include Caithness Energy LLC's (Holmdel, New Jersey) planned Beaver Creek Windfarm near Reed Point. This facility also is planned to be constructed in phases, with Phase I entailing erecting 24 turbines to provide 60 MW of power. Phase I could be completed in mid-2025, followed a year later by completion of a second phase, which would double the turbines and generating capacity to 120 MW. Subscribers can learn more by viewing the project reports on Phase I and Phase II.
While there is little grassroot activity on Montana's hydropower front, Industrial Info is tracking several rewind, refurbishment and maintenance projects in the state's hydro sector. For example, next year the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is expected to begin refurbishment of an 18-MW generator at the Canyon Ferry Hydropower Station in Helena. Draft tubes and head covers will be refurbished, and the air-cooled generator will be rewound to improve the unit's efficiency and extend its service life. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025. Subscribers can click here for more details.
Subscribers to Industrial Info's GMI Power Database can click here to view reports for all of the projects discussed in this article and click here for the related plant profiles.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 trillion (USD).
