06 FOREIGN NEWS
@ green | May-June , 2022
Largest floating solar power plant at Fort Bragg
The facility ' s built on the Big Muddy Lake at Camp Mackall
Chevron completes acquisition of Renewable Energy Group
CHEVRON CORPORATION completed its previously announced acquisition of Renewable Energy Group , Inc . ( REG ) following approval by REG stockholders .
“ We have brought together companies with complementary capabilities , assets , and customer relationships to make Chevron one of the leading renewable fuels companies in the United States ,” said Mark Nelson , executive vice president of Downstream & Chemicals for Chevron .
“ Chevron now offers our customers an expanded suite of cost-effective , lower carbon solutions that utilise today ' s fleets and infrastructure .”
Further , Cynthia “ CJ ” Warner , formerly president and CEO of REG , has been appointed to Chevron ' s Board of Directors .
“ CJ Warner has deep experience across both the traditional and renewable energy sectors ,” said Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth .
“ Her perspective and guidance will be invaluable as Chevron leverages its strengths to deliver lower carbon energy to a growing world .”
THE SOUTHEAST ' S largest floating solar plant will be producing power soon at the U . S . Army ' s Fort Bragg in North Carolina after a major utility energy service contract with Duke Energy and its prime contractor , Ameresco .
The 1.1-megawatt solar facility is part of a US $ 36 million contract focused on energy resilience and security at Fort Bragg , including infrastructure modernisation , lighting and water upgrades , heating , ventilation and air-conditioning , and boiler system improvements .
“ Duke Energy ’ s work with Fort Bragg will lead to better energy efficiency and cost savings at the base ,” said Brian Savoy , Duke Energy ’ s chief strategy and commercial officer .
“ We ’ re excited to help put Fort Bragg at the forefront of renewable energy innovation through this unique floating solar facility .”
The floating solar system was built on the Big Muddy Lake at Camp Mackall . Fort Bragg will own and operate the solar system .
“ We are grateful for our relationship with Duke Energy and Ameresco ,” said Col Scott Pence , garrison commander for Fort Bragg .
“ With this system , the largest floating solar array in the Southeast , we will be able to provide energy resiliency to Fort Bragg operations through sustainable resources .
“ With this partnership , Fort Bragg not only has renewable electricity
The completed floating solar system – still an underutilised technology in the U . S . – will assure the Army ' s mission with clean energy . We look forward to continuing our relationship with Duke Energy and Fort Bragg , working to identify additional state-of-the-art opportunities to reduce the installation ' s energy consumption and strengthen its resilience .” – Nicole Bulgarino
but energy security that will be critical with continuing the installation ’ s mission during a power outage .”
Nicole Bulgarino , Ameresco executive vice president and general manager of Federal Solutions added : “ The opportunity to implement this innovative use of clean energy technology for a military base as notable as Fort Bragg was one that our Federal Solutions team was thrilled to lead on .
“ The completed floating solar system – still an underutilised technology in the U . S . – will assure the Army ' s mission with clean energy . We look forward to continuing our relationship with Duke Energy and Fort Bragg , working to identify additional state-of-the-art opportunities to reduce the installation ' s energy consumption and strengthen its resilience .”
The floating solar installation is paired with a two-MW battery energy storage system . The system will supply power to Fort Bragg from the local grid during electric service outages .
“ This project fulfils the commitment made in our Army Climate Strategy to increase resilience while delivering clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions ,” said the Honorable Rachel Jacobson , assistant secretary of the Army for installations , energy and environment .
Floating solar is expected to multiply over the next decade . Only two per cent of new solar installations are on the water . But the nation has more than 24,000 human-made bodies of water that could be useful for floating solar development . — @ Green
Capstone Green Energy to provide 1.2MW power generation solution
CAPSTONE GREEN Energy Corporation , a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions , announced that Vergent Power Solutions , Capstone ' s distributor for the Midwest , New England and Eastern Canada , has secured an order for a 1.2 megawatt ( MW ) energy system for a northern Illinois gas utility company at their natural gas facility .
Facing the challenges of powering the site with ageing traditional reciprocating engines , the client looked for a more reliable , lower maintenance , and greener energy solution .
The new solution , which features two Capstone C600 Signature Series microturbines fueled by the facility ' s available high-pressure natural gas , will be the site ' s only source of electricity , providing standalone power around the clock once it is commissioned in the fall of 2022 .
A significant factor in the client ' s decision to select Capstone microturbines is the system ' s ultralow emission and quiet operation , enabling them to improve their environmental footprint .
“ Gas utilities can be at the forefront of lowering emissions of the country ' s energy supply , in the same fashion as electric utilities that are adding lowcarbon power generation to the power grid ,” said Justin Rathke , President of Vergent Power Solutions . — @ Green