Georgia Power has secured land rights to develop a 44MW direct current solar farm in the US.
The company said it has been given the go-ahead by the Department of the Navy to use land on the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) in Albany for the project.
The agreement is a significant milestone for the project, the developer said.
Vice president of renewable development Norrie McKenzie said: “As work continues at the Submarine Base Kings Bay project near Savannah, we’re excited to move one step closer to starting construction on our second Department of the Navy project at MCLB Albany.
“Our continued partnership with the navy is helping us grow solar in Georgia while strengthening our state’s military bases and stimulating investment in Georgia communities.”
The deal provides Georgia Power with access to 150 acres of land at MCLB Albany for the development of ground-mounted solar PV panels.
The company expects to bring the facility online in less than a year at or below the company’s avoided cost. The MCLB Albany project is estimated to represent an approximate investment of $75m.
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US Navy salutes Georgia Power
Developer secures rights to use Marine Corps land for 44MW solar project
By EBS