Duke Issues RFP for 680 MW of Renewable Capacity, Begins Accepting Solar Rebate Applications

Renewable Energy World: Two major Duke Energy solar programs are rolling out this month in North Carolina, both of which should help increase the amount of solar energy on the North Carolina grid.

Under North Carolina’s competitive bidding provision, Duke Energy issued an RFP for projects totaling 680 MW of new renewable energy capacity. The bids can come from any company, including Duke Energy, and can be in the form of a power purchase agreement (PPA), utility self-developed facilities or asset acquisitions. Proposals must be for a single facility between 1 and 80 MW and capable of being placed in service prior to Jan. 1, 2021.

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