 By the end of 2015, GreyStone members will have the ability to receive renewable energy from one of the largest solar projects in Georgia!
GreyStone President/CEO Gary Miller recently announced that GreyStone Power will soon become one of 27 Georgia electric co-ops that will purchase the output of the planned project for a 25-year period through Green Power EMC.
Green Power EMC was the first green energy provider in the state. It was created by Georgia's EMCs in 2001 and has been selling green energy since 2003. In addition to landfill gas generation, Green Power EMC obtains green power from renewable facilities all over the state, including low-impact hydroelectric, biomass from wood waste and solar power.
According to Miller, the 20-megawatt project will produce enough electricity to serve about 3,000 EMC homes. "The addition of one of the largest solar projects in Georgia to our power generation portfolio demonstrates our commitment to help develop the state's renewable resources," explains Miller. "We are excited to be a part of this major expansion of solar energy in Georgia," he added.
Owner-operator, Silicon Ranch Corporation, based in Nashville, TN, is currently building the ground-mounted solar field in Hazlehurst, Ga. This new energy field will occupy approximately 135 acres and will incorporate over 87,000 solar modules. Silicon Ranch Corporation is a top 15 solar owner-operator in the U.S. and provides customized solar solutions based on the needs of its customers. They also own and operate Georgia's largest solar farm in Social Circle, Ga.
If you would like to learn more about current solar technology, GreyStone is offering a free seminar, Solar Energy 101, at our main office in Douglasville on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more seminar information and to register for the event, visit greystonepower.com. To learn more about renewable energy efforts in Georgia, visit greenpoweremc.com. |
