Avangrid Renewables and Primergy Solar have confirmed a sale agreement that will advance 600MW of solar plus storage projects in Nevada.
The portfolio includes the 355MW Hot Pot array paired with 280MW battery storage, and the 250MW Iron Point project with 200MW of storage.
Under the agreement, Avangrid Renewables will perform development services for the projects, while Primergy will oversee the projects’ detailed design, procurement, financing, construction and ultimately entering into commercial operation.
The projects are expected to become operational in 2023 and 2024.
Hot Pot and Iron Point were included in the integrated resource plan that NV Energy recently filed with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission.
That plan, among other matters, details the role these projects will play in helping to replace the North Valmy generation station.
Avangrid Renewables chief executive Alejandro de Hoz (pictured) said: “Our vision has always been to develop projects with clean, renewable sources of power to fill the gap left by retiring coal generation.
“What makes this project unique is its location in northern Nevada where there hasn’t been significant solar development activity.
“These projects will contribute substantially to transitioning the Silver State to a low-carbon energy future.”
Primergy chief executive Ty Daul said: “We applaud Avangrid Renewables for the foresight to site substantial renewable generation in the Valmy area, and their capable and thoughtful work in advancing the projects.
“We look forward to working with Avangrid Renewables and bringing our substantial expertise across all facets of implementing sophisticated solar plus energy storage projects, which will deliver impactful emissions reductions and jobs for Nevadans.
“NV Energy will be benefiting from these two incredibly efficient and reliable clean energy projects designed to help them meet Nevada’s net zero carbon goals.”