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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--States in the southwestern U.S. have the best resources and highest capacity factors for solar energy of any U.S. region, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with the most hours of direct, high-angle sunlight per year. Industrial Info is tracking more than $2.6 billion in active solar-power projects that are set to begin construction in the southwestern regions this summer.
Industrial Info normally designates Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana as its U.S. Southwest region; the EIA also includes California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. For purposes of this article, "southwestern" includes all these states.
Click on the image at right for an EIA map detailing U.S. areas with the highest solar irradiance (measured as the radiant energy received by a surface per unit area) and solar-power project capacities.
California, which aims to fuel 60% of its power grid with renewable energy by 2030, accounts for more solar investment (by both project count and investment value) than any other state. 8minute Solar Energy (El Centro, California), formerly 8minutenergy Renewables LLC, is proposing an estimated $160 million Oryx Solar Farm in California City, which would generate up to 80 megawatts (MW) from photovoltaic (PV) panels. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Farther south, near the Mexican border, nonprofit Citizens Energy Corporation (Boston, Massachusetts) is proposing the estimated $40 million Citizens Imperial Solar Plant in Calipatria, in the heart of California's Imperial Valley. The facility would generate 30 MW from PV panels. The region's Imperial Irrigation District agreed earlier this year to purchase two-thirds of any power produced; the remainder would be purchased by Citizens Sunrise Transmission, a Citizens Energy subsidiary, according to Solar Power World. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Earlier this month, California set two renewable energy records, according to the Los Angeles Times: the most solar power ever on the state's main grid, and the most ever taken offline because it wasn't needed. But the oversupply of solar may be good for ratepayers, as it could keep electricity prices low on a grid increasingly dominated by renewable energy, according to a study cited by the Times. Researchers also say the extra energy could be stored for use during evenings or on cloudy days.
Click on the image at right for a graph detailing solar-project kickoffs in the southwestern U.S. this summer, by state.
Colorado and Texas each account for four solar-project kickoffs slated for next quarter, although the Lone Star State is second only to California in terms of total investment value. Lend Lease Infrastructure Services (Sydney, Australia) is proposing the estimated $280 million Nazareth Solar project in Swisher County, Texas, in the state's Panhandle region. The facility would generate 200 MW from PV panels. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
In Colorado, NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) recently broke ground on its $70 million Grazing Yak Solar Plant near Calhan, which will generate 35 MW for the Colorado Springs area. Farther north, near the Wyoming border, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) is readying for its $32 million Rawhide Solar Station in Wellington, which will include a 20-MW photovoltaic farm and a 2-MW battery-storage system. For more information, see Industrial Info's reports on the Grazing Yak and Rawhide projects.
Nevada accounts for only a single project, but it is one of the highest-valued: Invenergy LLC's (Chicago, Illinois) proposed, estimated $247.5 million solar plant in Crescent Valley, which would generate 150 MW. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Many of the aforementioned projects are in their planning phases, where plenty of factors could delay, alter or cancel projected spending. Some other industries, such as the Food & Beverage Industry, are making use of solar energy for individual facilities. For more information, see Industrial Info's June 11, 2019, market brief - Solar Plays Bigger Role at U.S., Canadian Food & Beverage Facilities.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR), with global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, six offices in North America and 12 international offices, is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy markets. Industrial Info's quality-assurance philosophy, the Living Forward Reporting Principle, provides up-to-the-minute intelligence on what's happening now, while constantly keeping track of future opportunities. Follow IIR on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn. For more information on our coverage, send inquiries to info@industrialinfo.com or visit us online at http://www.industrialinfo.com/.
Industrial Info normally designates Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana as its U.S. Southwest region; the EIA also includes California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. For purposes of this article, "southwestern" includes all these states.
Click on the image at right for an EIA map detailing U.S. areas with the highest solar irradiance (measured as the radiant energy received by a surface per unit area) and solar-power project capacities.California, which aims to fuel 60% of its power grid with renewable energy by 2030, accounts for more solar investment (by both project count and investment value) than any other state. 8minute Solar Energy (El Centro, California), formerly 8minutenergy Renewables LLC, is proposing an estimated $160 million Oryx Solar Farm in California City, which would generate up to 80 megawatts (MW) from photovoltaic (PV) panels. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Farther south, near the Mexican border, nonprofit Citizens Energy Corporation (Boston, Massachusetts) is proposing the estimated $40 million Citizens Imperial Solar Plant in Calipatria, in the heart of California's Imperial Valley. The facility would generate 30 MW from PV panels. The region's Imperial Irrigation District agreed earlier this year to purchase two-thirds of any power produced; the remainder would be purchased by Citizens Sunrise Transmission, a Citizens Energy subsidiary, according to Solar Power World. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Earlier this month, California set two renewable energy records, according to the Los Angeles Times: the most solar power ever on the state's main grid, and the most ever taken offline because it wasn't needed. But the oversupply of solar may be good for ratepayers, as it could keep electricity prices low on a grid increasingly dominated by renewable energy, according to a study cited by the Times. Researchers also say the extra energy could be stored for use during evenings or on cloudy days.
Click on the image at right for a graph detailing solar-project kickoffs in the southwestern U.S. this summer, by state.Colorado and Texas each account for four solar-project kickoffs slated for next quarter, although the Lone Star State is second only to California in terms of total investment value. Lend Lease Infrastructure Services (Sydney, Australia) is proposing the estimated $280 million Nazareth Solar project in Swisher County, Texas, in the state's Panhandle region. The facility would generate 200 MW from PV panels. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
In Colorado, NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) recently broke ground on its $70 million Grazing Yak Solar Plant near Calhan, which will generate 35 MW for the Colorado Springs area. Farther north, near the Wyoming border, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) is readying for its $32 million Rawhide Solar Station in Wellington, which will include a 20-MW photovoltaic farm and a 2-MW battery-storage system. For more information, see Industrial Info's reports on the Grazing Yak and Rawhide projects.
Nevada accounts for only a single project, but it is one of the highest-valued: Invenergy LLC's (Chicago, Illinois) proposed, estimated $247.5 million solar plant in Crescent Valley, which would generate 150 MW. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Many of the aforementioned projects are in their planning phases, where plenty of factors could delay, alter or cancel projected spending. Some other industries, such as the Food & Beverage Industry, are making use of solar energy for individual facilities. For more information, see Industrial Info's June 11, 2019, market brief - Solar Plays Bigger Role at U.S., Canadian Food & Beverage Facilities.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR), with global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, six offices in North America and 12 international offices, is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy markets. Industrial Info's quality-assurance philosophy, the Living Forward Reporting Principle, provides up-to-the-minute intelligence on what's happening now, while constantly keeping track of future opportunities. Follow IIR on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn. For more information on our coverage, send inquiries to info@industrialinfo.com or visit us online at http://www.industrialinfo.com/.
