According to the Latest Energy Infrastructure Update report from the U.S. Federal Regulatory Commission, Renewable's accounted for 100% of the New Power Generation Capacity added in January 2013.
Wind saw the Highest installation in Jan 2013, while Solar bagged the second position. Of the total 28 Units installed, Wind Power plants amounted to 6 and Solar to 16 units.
These are the following Major Projects, which came online on January 2013:
- Exelon Corp’s 115 MW Antelope Valley Solar Project, near Lancaster is online. Another 115 MW is expected to come online by year end 2013. The power generated is sold to PG&E under long term contract.
- NRG’s 107.4 MW California Valley Solar Ranch Units 2 and 3 in San Luis Obispo County are online.
- BP Wind Energy’s 470 MW Flat Ridge 2 Wind Farm in Nashville, KS is online. Flat Ridge 2 consists of 294 GE 1.6 MW turbines. Another 130 MW is expected to come online by year end 2013.
Article Written by Adrian Smith
