Twenty projects have been recommended to receive grants from Xcel Energy's Renewable Development Fund. Approval is required by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Three projects in the EIC made the list and one on the reserve list.
Recommended projects in the EIC
Innovative Power Systems, Inc.: Green Line Solar Corridor
This 967 kW solar PV project will demonstrate a public-private tax equity investment structure. The project will consist of five different solar PV arrays roof-mounted on five commercial buildings along University Avenue. Three of the arrays will be "off-azimuth," which should provide for greater solar output later in the day when loads are at or near peak levels. The project will use new and larger solar modules, rated at 410 or 440 watts, manufactured by Minnesota-based tenKsolar. The project will demonstrate tenKsolar's RAIS-WAVE module architecture. Project generation will be consumed on site.
Target Corporation: Target Midway Solar PV Project
This 350 kW solar PV project will be located at the Target Midway store adjacent to the Central Corridor light rail system. The project will include an educational program including displays at the store to increase solar awareness. Project generation will be consumed on site.
Goodwill Solar, LLC: Goodwill Solar Project
This 700 kW solar PV project will be roof-mounted at the Goodwill Easter Seals corporate headquarters. The project will deliver energy to Xcel Energy through a power purchase agreement, and will provide data to aid in the research and development of accurate energy and capacity pricing for solar technologies.
On the reserve list: Lowertown Ballpark
This 104 kW solar array will showcase renewable energy at a regional ballpark, which will be the home to the Saint Paul Saints and used for other local, regional and state public athletic events.
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