New solar project helps OPPD expand, diversify its generation portfolio
OPPD, Sandhills Energy enter a power purchase agreement for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt facility expected to go into service in 2029.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: renewables
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OPPD finds ‘responsible path forward’ for solar project
Sandhills Energy, a Nebraska-based developer, is assuming responsibility for development work for K-Junction Solar under a new agreement.
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Powering the future, local economies
Crews constructing renewable energy projects help boost local businesses, and the communities benefit from tax revenue once the projects are up and running.
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Farmers see benefits for York County, families in proposed solar project
Tax revenue from K Junction Solar would support local schools at a time when many rural districts are consolidating. And leasing their land would help farmers in a notoriously tough industry.
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Power purchase agreements help ensure reliable, sustainable power
The agreements allow utilities to purchase generation from facilities such as wind and solar farms, reducing the amount of money OPPD has to spend to build new facilities.
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The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2024
Last year's top 10 stories include generation growth, OPPD's first utility-scale solar project, a new addition to the top 10 biggest storms list and more.
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