DTE Energy plans to break ground in spring 2016 on 45MW of new solar generating capacity at two sites in Michigan.
The larger of the two projects, which are being developed in collaboration with the City of Lapeer in the US state, will be 30MW, located off Interstate 69 between Michigan Highway 24 and Lake Nepessing Road.
The second project totaling 15MW will be developed simultaneously at a site located on Turrill Road between Michigan Highway 24 and Clark Road.
DTE Energy vice president of business & development Irene Dimitry said: “The development of the two new Lapeer solar projects furthers that investment and reflects DTE Energy’s broader commitment to build a more sustainable future for our customers through a cleaner, more diversified energy portfolio.”
On 11 December, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved DTE’s contract with Inovateus Solar MI to develop additional solar generating capacity of up to 50 MW.
The approval allowed DTE to move forward with development of the Lapeer projects.
The company said it is evaluating other sites for the remaining 5MW of approved capacity.
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