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UniSource Energy Corporation Subsidiary Signs Agreement for Power from Combined Wind and Solar Project

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UniSource Energy Corporation subsidiary, serving northwestern Arizona, has signed an agreement to purchase power from a novel integrated combined wind and solar project operated by Western Wind Energy Corporation. Located in Mohave County, this project is expected to deliver up to 11 megawatts of power, with at least 300 kilowatts generated from photovoltaic solar and the remainder from wind energy. Once completed by June 2011, the project will more than double Western Wind's existing nameplate production capacity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement is between UniSource Energy Corporation subsidiary and Western Wind Energy Corporation for power from a combined wind and solar project.
  • The project, located in Mohave County, is expected to deliver up to 11 megawatts of power, with 300 kilowatts from photovoltaic solar and the remainder from wind energy.
  • The power will be delivered to customers of UniSource Energy Services, which serves over 234,000 customers in Arizona.
  • Western Wind Energy, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operates more than 500 wind turbines with power purchase agreements in place in both Arizona and California.
  • The project will increase Western Wind's existing production capacity by approximately 181 megawatts, including both wind and solar generation.
  • The combined project is believed to be the first of its kind in North America.

Statistics:

  • The project is expected to deliver up to 11 megawatts of power.
  • The power will include at least 300 kilowatts generated from photovoltaic solar.
  • The project will increase Western Wind's existing production capacity by approximately 181 megawatts.
  • UniSource Energy Services serves over 234,000 customers in Arizona.
  • Western Wind Energy operates more than 500 wind turbines.
  • The project is scheduled for completion by June 2011 (latest).

Sources:

  • "UniSource Energy Corporation Subsidiary Signs Agreement for Power from Combined Wind and Solar Project." Provided by Syndigate.info, an Albawaba.com company.

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