Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and U.S. Senator Ken Salazar Break Ground on 8.22-Megawatt Photovoltaic Solar Plant.Xcel Energy to Buy Solar Energy solar energy, any form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun. Generated by SunEdison's Alamosa Photovoltaic The generation of voltage by a material that is exposed to light in the visible and invisible ranges. See photoelectric and photovoltaic cell. Solar Plant to Meet Colorado's Amendment 37 and the "20 Percent by 2020" Renewable Energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. Standard ALAMOSA, Colo. -- An 82-acre tract in south central Colorado Central Colorado is a region of the U.S. state of Colorado. It can be roughly defined by Jackson County in the northwest, Weld County in the northeast, Pueblo County in the southeast, and Chaffee County in the southwest. will be the site for one of the largest photovoltaic power plants in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Dignitaries including Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Bill Ritter may refer to:
The Alamosa solar project is an important step for Xcel Energy in meeting Colorado Amendment 37 which requires large electric utilities to generate 10 percent of their power through renewable energy sources by 2015. In March, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed into law legislation that requires utilities such as Xcel Energy to derive 20 percent of its power from renewable energy sources by 2020. "The San Luis Valley The San Luis Valley (IPA: /saːn luː'i 'vɒli/) is a very extensive alpine valley (approximately 8,000 square miles, with an elevation of about 7500 feet above sea level) in the Rio Grande Basin of south-central will be home to one of the nation's largest photovoltaic plants. This plant brings rural economic development and clean, reliable, domestic-sourced energy which advances Colorado to a New Energy Economy," said Governor Ritter rit·ter n. pl. ritter A knight. [German, from Middle High German riter, from Middle Dutch ridder, from r . "This project could not be done without the support and commitment of Colorado citizens, Xcel Energy and SunEdison. As the first and only state to pass an RES by initiative, Colorado is a leader in today's renewable energy economy. " "With wind farms across the plains, new bio-diesel and ethanol plants, the National Renewable Energy Lab, innovative businesses like SunEdison and Xcel Energy and this solar energy project, Colorado really is the renewable energy capital of the Nation," said U.S. Senator Ken Salazar. "Combined with responsible development of fossil fuels and new technologies, renewable energy resources will help to secure our energy independence, strengthen our national and economic security and conserve our natural resources. And, solar energy will play an ever increasing role in that independence movement. This solar plant project, near my home in the San Luis Valley, will help bring new investments and new jobs to Colorado and I am proud to participate in this groundbreaking event." The photovoltaic installation is being built under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA PPA 1. Palpation, Percussion & Ausculation 2. Pittsburgh pneumonia agent 3. Postpartum amenorrhea 4. Price per accession 5. Pure pulmonary atresia ) between SunEdison, North America's leading solar energy services provider, and Xcel Energy. Under the agreement, Xcel Energy will purchase the clean, solar power from SunEdison. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in Golden, Colorado, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy, is the United States' primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. rates the San Luis Valley as having the best solar power conditions in Colorado. Upon completion, the Alamosa solar power plant will have an immediate and measurable impact upon the local environment and community. The plant will create enough clean energy to power nearly 1,500 homes a year. In addition, the plant will generate enough clean energy to remove the carbon emissions produced by 2,840 cars driving 12,500 miles annually or roughly 710,000,000 miles over 20 years. The Alamosa Photovoltaic Solar Plant is important to the area's economy. Building the solar power plant will create approximately 50 new jobs in Alamosa and the San Luis Valley. Once completed, the plant will provide ongoing employment for a small maintenance crew located in Alamosa. "By purchasing the clean energy from this solar power plant, we continue to enhance our reputation as a leader in the utility industry in protecting the environment. We are committed to meeting our customers' energy needs and to providing 20 percent of our power from renewable energy sources by 2020. We can meet these goals quickly and efficiently by working with providers such as SunEdison to receive clean energy from facilities just like this," said Pat Vincent, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Public Service Co. of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company. "Xcel Energy is clearly committed to providing clean energy for its customers. As the leading solar energy services provider, we are proud to be working with Xcel Energy on the Alamosa solar power plant. Xcel Energy and Colorado are leaders in creating policies and solutions that meet energy needs and benefit citizens and the environment," said Jigar Shah, CEO of SunEdison. Note to editors: Photos and video from the April 23, 2007 groundbreaking are available. About The Alamosa Photovoltaic Solar Plant The Alamosa Photovoltaic Solar Plant is an 8.22-megawatt (MW) facility that covers roughly 80 acres of land in Alamosa and San Luis Valley in Colorado. When completed, the facility will generate 17,000 MW hours annually, delivering sufficient clean energy to power 1,500 homes. The Alamosa Photovoltaic Solar Plant will generate enough clean energy to remove the carbon emissions produced by 2,840 cars driving 12,500 miles annually or roughly 710,000,000 miles over 20 years. About Xcel Energy Xcel Energy (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :XEL XEL New Carlisle, Quebec, Canada - New Carlisle / via Rail Service (Airport Code) ) is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company with regulated operations in eight Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.3 million electricity customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers through its regulated operating companies. Company headquarters are located in Minneapolis. More information is available at www.xcelenergy.com. About SunEdison Sun Edison, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , is North America's leading solar energy services provider. SunEdison provides solar-generated energy at or below current retail utility rates to a broad and diverse client base of commercial, municipal and utility customers. For more information about SunEdison, please visit www.sunedison.com. The company headquarters is in Beltsville, Md. |
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