Washington Gas Energy Systems Celebrates Completion of Solar Projects Totaling More Than 15 Megawatts in Georgia
December 16 2014 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Company Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in
Donalsonville, Richland and Greenville
Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of WGL (NYSE:
WGL) today announced the completion of 20 solar projects, totaling
more than 15 megawatts, that will produce renewable energy for
Georgia Power. The company held ribbon cutting ceremonies at their
sites in Donalsonville and Richland, Ga. on Thursday, Dec. 11, and
another event in Greenville, Ga. on Friday, Dec. 12.
“These projects significantly increase renewable energy capacity
in the state through the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative,”
said Sanjiv Mahan, chief operating officer of Washington Gas Energy
Systems. “We commend this program for spurring economic growth in
the solar energy industry while reducing the carbon impact of
Georgia Power customers, and look forward to completing more
projects through this partnership with our diversified offerings
across the energy eco-system.”
All of the solar arrays will be owned and operated by Washington
Gas Energy Systems under 20-year Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs)
with Georgia Power. The project in Donalsonville is a 2-megawatt
ground-mounted system composed of more than 6,000 solar panels, and
is expected to produce more than 3,000-MW hours of electricity
annually. The project was developed by Office of Solar Development
and all engineering, procurement and construction was performed by
Cantsink Manufacturing.
The Greenville project is a 1-megawatt ground-mounted solar away
at the Meriwether County Industrial Development Authority. It is
composed of more than 3,000 solar panels and expected to produce
more than 1,500-MW hours of electricity per year. Engineering,
procurement and construction was managed by Hannah Solar.
In Richland, the 1-megawatt solar project consists of more than
7,000 solar panels and is expected to produce more than 1,500
megawatt hours of electricity per year. The project was developed
by Inman Solar in collaboration with the City of Richland and the
Richland Development Authority.
Other Washington Gas Energy Systems projects under construction
in Georgia include sites located in Montezuma and Homer, each sized
at 1-megawatt. All projects are expected to be completed by
February 2015.
About Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc.:
Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc., an affiliate
of Washington Gas Light Company and a subsidiary
of WGL Holdings (NYSE: WGL), design-builds and owns custom
energy solutions that deliver financial, operational and carbon
reduction results for customers across the United States.
Washington Gas Energy Systems is focused on energy efficiency
projects and distributed generation assets including solar and fuel
cells. For more information on how Washington Gas Energy Systems
can make solar power a reality for you, call 703-333-3900. For
further information about Washington Gas Energy Systems, please
visit www.wgesystems.com.
Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc.Lauren Belisle,
703-739-2424 x 111lbelisle@brightlinestrategies.com
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