Qcells, a leading provider of comprehensive energy solutions has announced the sale of the Appaloosa Solar Project to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the largest utility company in Washington state.
Appaloosa Solar Project to Power 30,000 Homes in Washington
The Appaloosa solar project is set to be installed in Garfield County, Washington adjacent to the utility's Lower Snake River wind farm leveraging the existing interconnection infrastructure from Qcells USA. This 142-megawatt (MW) solar project will be co-located with PSE’s current Lower Snake River Wind facility. Once operational, the solar project is anticipated to generate enough electricity to power more than 30,000 homes annually.
The project adopts a novel strategy to address interconnection challenges, often a significant hurdle for clean energy initiatives. It will be the first in the state to utilize existing interconnection infrastructure from a wind facility, enabling the delivery of additional renewable energy to meet grid requirements.
PSE Collaborates with Qcells for Sustainable Supply Chain
Qcells will supply solar panels manufactured in the United States alongside project development and provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a comprehensive turnkey solution.
PSE is dedicated to investing in renewable projects to comply with Washington state's clean energy regulations and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Meanwhile, Qcells aims to establish a robust solar supply chain in the U.S., producing sustainably made modules with domestic materials.
"We are excited to work with Qcells on the Appaloosa solar project at our existing Lower Snake River wind farm. This project will help us provide clean, reliable utility-scale solar energy to our customers while advancing our efforts to meet Washington state's ambitious clean energy goals." said Ron Roberts, Senior Vice President of Energy Resources.
"This groundbreaking solar project, in collaboration with an existing wind farm, represents a significant step toward a more sustainable and resilient grid. Co-located wind and solar projects like this maximise the efficiency of interconnection resources, ultimately delivering clean energy to thousands of homes." said IP Kim, President of Qcells USA Corp.
Qcells Partners with PSE to Boost Renewable Capacity
As part of the clean energy transition, Qcells remains committed to collaborating with energy producers in the U.S. Since 2019, PSE has increased its renewable capacity by over 1,000 MW. Qcells is well-positioned to offer a comprehensive U.S. solar supply chain and all-in-one energy solutions to help companies like PSE achieve their objectives.
Qcells USA offers comprehensive utility-scale turnkey solutions that encompass the entire project lifecycle, including module production, solar and energy storage project development and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for the U.S. utility-scale market.
With a proven track record of 8.4 GW in sustainably produced module manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and nearly 2 GW of developed, constructed and operational projects, Qcells USA is a reliable partner throughout every stage of the project lifecycle. As a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top seven business enterprises in South Korea, Qcells USA stands out in the industry.