Dakota Electric Solar<\/h1>\n<\/div>We continue to research renewable energy and are adding more to our generation mix.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dakota Solar 4 \u2014 Vermillion River Solar Array
\n<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Dakota Electric Association members are now receiving electricity from a new 3-megawatt (MW) solar facility built specifically for the cooperative’s member-owners. The solar array is located south of Farmington.<\/p>\n
Unlike a solar garden where members can purchase and own their own panels, this is a utility-scale project. Engie (formerly SoCore Energy) built and owns the solar facility on behalf of Great River Energy. Through a power purchase contract with Great River Energy, Dakota Electric purchases all the solar output for delivery to its member-owners. The power purchased from this project reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase from non-renewable generation sources and provides a hedge for future wholesale power costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Solar Array Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Total panels = 10,368<\/li>\n
- Land area is around 15 acres and planted with pollinator friendly habitat.<\/li>\n
- 370 watts per panel<\/li>\n
- Total capacity is 3 megawatts (3.8 MW DC)<\/li>\n
- The panels should produce around 5.29 million kWh of electricity annually.<\/li>\n
- The site will produce enough energy to power about 600 average homes.<\/li>\n
- Panels are fixed angles to the south.<\/li>\n
- Panels have a 25-year life expectancy.<\/li>\n
- The system reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase that is generated from non-renewable sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We continue to research renewable energy and are adding more to our generation mix.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dakota Solar 4 \u2014 Vermillion River Solar Array
\n<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Dakota Electric Association members are now receiving electricity from a new 3-megawatt (MW) solar facility built specifically for the cooperative’s member-owners. The solar array is located south of Farmington.<\/p>\n
Unlike a solar garden where members can purchase and own their own panels, this is a utility-scale project. Engie (formerly SoCore Energy) built and owns the solar facility on behalf of Great River Energy. Through a power purchase contract with Great River Energy, Dakota Electric purchases all the solar output for delivery to its member-owners. The power purchased from this project reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase from non-renewable generation sources and provides a hedge for future wholesale power costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Solar Array Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Total panels = 10,368<\/li>\n
- Land area is around 15 acres and planted with pollinator friendly habitat.<\/li>\n
- 370 watts per panel<\/li>\n
- Total capacity is 3 megawatts (3.8 MW DC)<\/li>\n
- The panels should produce around 5.29 million kWh of electricity annually.<\/li>\n
- The site will produce enough energy to power about 600 average homes.<\/li>\n
- Panels are fixed angles to the south.<\/li>\n
- Panels have a 25-year life expectancy.<\/li>\n
- The system reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase that is generated from non-renewable sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dakota Solar 4 \u2014 Vermillion River Solar Array
\n<\/strong><\/h2><\/h1><\/div>Dakota Electric Association members are now receiving electricity from a new 3-megawatt (MW) solar facility built specifically for the cooperative’s member-owners. The solar array is located south of Farmington.<\/p>\n
Unlike a solar garden where members can purchase and own their own panels, this is a utility-scale project. Engie (formerly SoCore Energy) built and owns the solar facility on behalf of Great River Energy. Through a power purchase contract with Great River Energy, Dakota Electric purchases all the solar output for delivery to its member-owners. The power purchased from this project reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase from non-renewable generation sources and provides a hedge for future wholesale power costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Solar Array Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Total panels = 10,368<\/li>\n
- Land area is around 15 acres and planted with pollinator friendly habitat.<\/li>\n
- 370 watts per panel<\/li>\n
- Total capacity is 3 megawatts (3.8 MW DC)<\/li>\n
- The panels should produce around 5.29 million kWh of electricity annually.<\/li>\n
- The site will produce enough energy to power about 600 average homes.<\/li>\n
- Panels are fixed angles to the south.<\/li>\n
- Panels have a 25-year life expectancy.<\/li>\n
- The system reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase that is generated from non-renewable sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dakota Electric Association members are now receiving electricity from a new 3-megawatt (MW) solar facility built specifically for the cooperative’s member-owners. The solar array is located south of Farmington.<\/p>\n
Unlike a solar garden where members can purchase and own their own panels, this is a utility-scale project. Engie (formerly SoCore Energy) built and owns the solar facility on behalf of Great River Energy. Through a power purchase contract with Great River Energy, Dakota Electric purchases all the solar output for delivery to its member-owners. The power purchased from this project reduces the amount of electricity Dakota Electric will need to purchase from non-renewable generation sources and provides a hedge for future wholesale power costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Solar Array Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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