ATLANTA, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a
leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of
Southern Company, today announced that the 150-megawatt (MW) South
Cheyenne Solar Facility in Laramie
County, Wyoming, is now operational.
This project, Southern Power's 30th solar facility, is Southern
Power's first solar facility in Wyoming, and it contributes to the company's
growing fleet of clean energy resources from California to Maine.
"We are thrilled to announce that South Cheyenne Solar has
reached commercial operation, marking a significant milestone for
our team and all who have worked tirelessly on this project, and we
are equally excited to see our footprint expand with our first
operational site in Wyoming," said
Southern Power President Robin
Boren. "This facility showcases our commitment to the
development of solar energy and is an excellent addition to our
growing renewable fleet."
The electricity and associated renewable energy credits
generated by the facility will be sold under a 20-year power
purchase agreement with Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power, a
subsidiary of Black Hills Energy. The energy will be used
exclusively to provide renewable energy to a data center
customer.
Southern Power acquired South Cheyenne Solar Facility from
Qcells USA Corp. (Qcells
USA), in September 2023. Qcells USA provided full renewable value chain and
turnkey services on the project including serving as the project
developer, module manufacturer and engineering procurement
construction (EPC) provider of the site, which created more than
200 jobs at peak construction.
With the addition of South
Cheyenne, Southern Power's solar portfolio includes more
than 2,740 MW of solar generation. Southern Power's solar
facilities are a part of the company's 5,280 MW renewable fleet,
which consists of 30 solar and 15 wind facilities operating or
under construction.
This project aligns with Southern Power's overall business
strategy of strengthening its wholesale business by acquiring and
developing generating assets that are covered by long-term
contracts with counterparties with strong credit support.
About Southern Power
Southern Power, a
subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy
provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric
cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers.
Southern Power and its subsidiaries, some of which are owned in
part with various partners, own or operate 55 facilities operating
or under development in 15 states with more than 12,840 MW of
generating capacity in Alabama,
California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New
Mexico, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, West
Virginia and Wyoming.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the
Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service
is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in
three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a
competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy
distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics
network and telecommunications services. Through an
industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and
sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and
communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse
gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the
needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are
the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into
economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our
corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company
national awards and recognition from numerous organizations,
including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black
Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To
learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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