Seven Sisters Solar Project
Seven Sisters Solar Project is a 22.6 MWp (20.2 MWAC) photovoltaic power station consisting of seven units dispersed across Beaver County and Iron County, Utah. The project was developed by SunEdison, built by Swinerton Renewable Energy, and completed in September 2016.[1] The electricity is being sold to Rocky Mountain Power under seven separate 20-year power purchase agreements.[2]
| Seven Sisters Solar Project | |
|---|---|
| |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Beaver County, Iron County |
| Coordinates | 37°43′16″N 113°09′06″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | September 2014 |
| Commission date | September 2015 |
| Owner(s) | TerraForm Power |
| Operator(s) | TerraForm Power |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV fixed tilt |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 22.6 MWp, 20.2 MWAC |
Project details
The project consists of seven separate units distributed on private land at sunny and cool elevations near 6,000 feet.
| Unit | Capacity MWAC |
Rating MWp |
Coordinates | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 3.0 | 3.4 | 37°38′21″N 113°38′45″W | Iron |
| Buckhorn | 3.0 | 3.4 | 38°01′24″N 112°43′54″W | Iron |
| Cedar Valley | 3.0 | 3.4 | 37°48′28″N 113°05′24″W | Iron |
| Greenville | 2.2 | 2.5 | 38°15′22″N 112°44′09″W | Beaver |
| Granite Peak | 3.0 | 3.3 | 38°24′10″N 112°59′20″W | Beaver |
| Laho | 3.0 | 3.3 | 38°17′29″N 113°02′08″W | Beaver |
| Milford Flat | 3.0 | 3.3 | 38°17′29″N 113°00′30″W | Beaver |
Planning for the project was initiated by the independent renewable energy developer First Wind (founded 2002) which began expanding into photovoltaic energy around 2012.[2] First Wind and its extensive portfolio of assets in western Utah were acquired by SunEdison and its TerraForm Power yield co in November 2014.[5][6]
Construction of Seven Sisters began several months later in April 2015.[7] Construction progressed simultaneously at all seven sites, created 135 construction jobs at the peak, and was completed by September 2015.[1] The electricity is expected to power more than 4,000 homes. The project is operated and maintained by TerraForm Power.[4]
SunEdison filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 21, 2016.[8] TerraForm retained ownership of the already completed Seven Sisters facility following the restructuring.[4]
References
- "Seven Sisters Projects Come to Stellar Completion". Swinerton. November 13, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- "First Wind Secures Seven Solar PPAs with Rocky Mountain Power". solarbuildermag.com. June 4, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "EIA Electricity Data Browser - Utah". eia.gov. US Energy Information Administration. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "TerraForm Power - Projects". terraform.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Eric Wesoff (November 17, 2014). "SunEdison, TerraForm Buy First Wind for $2.4B to Become Renewable Project Giant". greentechmedia.com. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- Dan Adams and Jack Newsham (November 18, 2014). "Boston First Wind Acquired for $2.4 Billion". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "SunEdison Breaks Ground On 22.6 MW Seven Sisters Solar Power Plants In Utah". April 8, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- Bomey, Nathan (April 21, 2016). "SunEdison files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
