![]() ![]() The project was developed by TurningPoint Energy, a clean energy development company with solar projects throughout the United States. Not only are we working to increase the amount of renewable energy options to our customers, but we’re proud to be helping our State’s commitments in reducing our environmental impact and boosting the clean energy economy,” said Jason Grey, director of utilities, city of Danville. “We’re really excited to see our third and fourth solar projects come to life here in Danville. Virginia currently has about 775 megawatts of installed solar, which generates roughly 1.03 percent of the total electricity in the state. The executive order sets a goal of achieving 30 percent of Virginia’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050. The two solar projects come on the heels of Governor Northam’s Executive Order 43signed on Sept. The project supports 125 jobs in Virginia in the form of consultants, engineers, construction, and related workers, while also generating additional property tax revenue for Pittsylvania County. As a zero-emission energy generation resource, it’s also the equivalent of adding 19,698 acres of trees or taking 3,553 cars off the road for the year. That is enough electricity to supply 2.5 percent of the city’s power needs or up to 59,000 homes with electricity over the life of the project. The two solar projects, named Irish Road Solar and Whitmell Solar, span 100 acres along State Road 703/Irish Road and will generate an estimated 23,668,000 kilowatt-hour annually. In collaboration with TurningPoint Energyand solar partner, Navisun, the combined 10MW will begin construction by the end of the year in Pittsylvania County with plans to be operational and generate clean energy to Danville Utilities’ customers in the summer of 2020. DANVILLE, VA – (December 11, 2019) – The City of Danville, announced today the commencement of two 5-megawatt (MW) AC solar power plants, its third and fourth solar power purchase agreements to bring clean, cost-effective solar power to its customers and community. ![]()
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