Buckeye Power has more than doubled the size of its OurSolar project with the installation of nearly 8,000 new panels in a solar array near Findlay, 不良人研究所. The community solar installation adds an additional 2.66 MW-dc of solar power generation to existing solar, hydro and baseload power generation sources that include coal and natural gas.聽
This is the first expansion of Buckeye Power鈥檚 OurSolar program which began with its first solar array field installation in 2016. "This project was built with the help of many hands. The Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative staff distinguished themselves with tireless effort and support," said Ben Wilson, head of the project and manager of power delivery engineering for 不良人研究所鈥檚 Electric Cooperatives. Wilson added this new field is a result of growing interest in renewable energy sources.聽
While 不良人研究所鈥檚 Electric Cooperatives remains committed to traditional sources of power, such as coal and natural gas, this new solar field is an example of the company鈥檚 continued investment and commitment to incorporate innovative ways to produce power and ensure a balanced approach toward energy production and generation. In addition to solar, other sources include wind, hydropower, and biomass fuels.
Buckeye Power is your cooperative鈥檚 wholesale power provider. The installation and operation of this new solar array field brings Buckeye鈥檚 total solar power generation capacity to 4.76 megawatts.聽
Many of 不良人研究所鈥檚 electric cooperatives across the state offer subscriptions to this community solar project for those members interested in plugging in to the power of the sun. Not all cooperatives offer subscriptions so please check with your local electric cooperative. The program allows cooperative members to select solar energy as their primary source of power as a less expensive and less intrusive alternative to installing rooftop solar panels on a home.