Renewables
Standard Solar acquires Washington state solar projects
Standard Solar has expanded its footprint into the Pacific Northwest by acquiring two solar projects in Washington.
Key points
- Standard Solar purchased the Palouse Junction and Cunningham projects from OneEnergy Renewables.
- The two ground-mounted installations will add 15.79 MW of solar capacity in eastern Washington.
- Completion of the projects is anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.
What happened
Commercial and community solar developer Standard Solar has acquired a two-project solar portfolio in Washington state from OneEnergy Renewables, according to Solar Builder reporting. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition covers the Palouse Junction project in Connell and the Cunningham project in Othello. Both installations are currently under construction and are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. OneEnergy Renewables serves as the developer and engineering, procurement and construction provider for both sites.
Why it matters
Once operational, the two ground-mounted systems will contribute a combined 15.79 MW of new solar capacity to the local grid in eastern Washington. Developers estimate the projects will generate approximately 29 GWh of renewable energy during their first year.
The electricity generated will supply two local offtakers, the Franklin Public Utility District and the Big Bend Electric Cooperative. According to Solar Builder, Washington currently ranks 40th in solar capacity among U.S. states, with total installations just exceeding 1 GW.
What comes next
OneEnergy officials noted that the projects are designed to align with local utility needs and support regional clean energy objectives. Standard Solar plans to integrate these assets into its broader national portfolio of distributed energy resources, continuing its expansion in community-scale solar markets.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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