New 8-Megawatt Solar Facility Operational Near Albemarle County
What happened
RWE and Sun Tribe Solar completed the Midway Solar Facility near Albemarle County. The eight-megawatt facility, which features approximately 17,700 solar panels, is now generating electricity for Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. The project is part of the cooperative's long-term strategy to produce more power closer to the communities it serves.
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Why it matters
The facility is expected to generate about 3% of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative’s total electricity needs. The cooperative stated that energy produced at this site could be purchased at a cost about 40% less than the open market, which could help reduce transmission charges and fees.
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Who's involved
- Albemarle CountyThe county where the new solar facility is located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Albemarle CountySpeculative
Local consumers in the service territory might see reduced energy costs due to the cooperative's new power source.