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    Electrify America Launches New Solar PV Project in San Bernardino County, California

    Aug. 16, 2023
    The project will generate 75 MW at peak solar capacity, which is equivalent to the power drawn by 500 EV chargers at once at an average speed of 150 kW
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    Electrify America’s new solar photovoltaic renewable energy project, Electrify America Solar Glow 1, has started commercial operations in San Bernardino County, California as a result of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen.

    "Electrify America Solar Glow 1 is an important milestone in our commitment to reduce our energy carbon footprint," said Robert Barrosa, President and CEO of Electrify America. "Electrify America is committed to being a part of the broader charging solution for EV drivers today and in the future."

    The project will have a projected total annual production of 225 GWh and generate 75 MW at peak solar capacity, which is equivalent to the power drawn by 500 EV chargers at once at an average speed of 150 kW. The solar project also features over 200,000 solar panels and encompasses an area of over one square mile.

    "We expect the demand on our charging network to continue to rise with the increase in EV ownership," said Jigar Shah, Director of Energy Services at Electrify America. "Solar Glow 1 adds new additional 100% renewable energy generation with an estimated annual production that exceeds our 2022 network usage."

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    Breanna Sandridge, Senior Editor

    Breanna Sandridge is senior editor for EnergyTech and Microgrid Knowledge, both part of the energy group at Endeavor Business Media.

    Prior to that, Breanna was managing editor for Machinery Lubrication and Reliable Plant magazines, both part of Noria Corp. She has two years experience covering the industrial sector.

    She also is a 2021 graduate of Northeastern State University (Oklahoma) with a Bachelor's in English. 

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