SMMPA, Partners Dedicate Lemond Solar Center
SMMPA, Partners Dedicate Lemond Solar Center
July 14, 2017
An open house was held at the Lemond Solar Center, on the outskirts of Owatonna, the afternoon of Thursday, July 13.
The 5-megawatt (ac) project is owned by Enerparc Inc., which sells all the output to the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement. SMMPA's first utility-scale solar project was made possible by the collaboration of the agency's 18 municipally-owned, non-profit utility members and their customers. The project will initially be used by SMMPA members' Solar Choice community solar program.
SMMPA also partnered with Central Municipal Power Agency/Services (CMPAS), which will buy 280 kilowatts of output.
The project commenced commercial operation June 29. It covers 35-acres and includes 20,250 panels.
Visit the MMUA flickr page for photos.
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