DOE Selects NextEra for Solar and Energy Storage Project in New Mexico

Credit: NextEra

The (DOE) has selected NextEra Energy Resources Development LLC to begin realty negotiations for a solar and project at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in .

WIPP, a transuranic waste repository, is set to host a project that will provide at least 150 MW of carbon-free electricity to the grid, paired with a 100-MW storage system.

This initiative is part of the DOE's “Cleanup to Clean Energy” program, which facilitates green energy development on DOE land through leasing agreements. The program, launched last year, aims to utilize DOE-controlled sites for renewable energy projects.

As part of this effort, DOE has issued six requests for qualifications to lease land at sites including the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, Hanford Site in , WIPP, and other key locations. Developers have now been selected for all “Cleanup to Clean Energy” sites.

Commenting on the initiative, Andrew Mayock, federal chief sustainability officer in the Council on Environmental Quality, stated, “President Biden directed the federal government to use its scale and procurement power, as the nation's largest energy consumer and land manager, to support the growth of America's clean energy industry and clean energy jobs and do so in ways that are good for our taxpayers and our communities.”

Add a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Keep Up to Date with the Most Important News

By pressing the Subscribe button, you confirm that you have read and are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Support Renewable Energy News!

At EnergyMagz, we believe that reliable, up-to-date news on renewable energy is vital for driving the world toward a sustainable future. By contributing, you’re not only supporting quality journalism, but also helping to shape the world’s transition to greener solutions.
DONATE  NOW
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
close-link