AES launches Oahu solar project
AES Hawaiʻi is launching the West Oahu solar-plus-storage project in Kapolei, which will produce enough energy to reduce Oahu’s use of fossil fuels by 750,000 barrels of oil and the associated pollution and greenhouse gases emitted over its lifetime. It held a blessing Tuesday at the project site, which is located on 66 acres of open University of Hawaii land.
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The West Oahu Solar + Storage project, located at the foothill of Makakilo, will generate 12.5 MW of renewable energy for Hawaiian Electric’s Oahu power grid supported by a 50 MWh battery energy storage system.
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The West Oahu Solar + Storage project, located at the foothill of Makakilo, will generate 12.5 MW of renewable energy for Hawaiian Electric’s Oahu power grid supported by a 50 MWh battery energy storage system.
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Speaking is Sandra Larsen, AES Hawaii market business leader.
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People attend the official ceremony for AES Hawaii.
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The West Oahu Solar + Storage project, located at the foothill of Makakilo, will generate 12.5 MW of renewable energy for Hawaiian Electric’s Oahu power grid supported by a 50 MWh battery energy storage system.
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Pictured are the first three honey bee hives brought by AES Hawaii. A total of 60 hives will be installed around the West O‘ahu Solar + Storage project facility.
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Bernerd Da Santos is AES executive vice president and president of global renewables.
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The West Oahu Solar + Storage project, located at the foothill of Makakilo, will generate 12.5 MW of renewable energy for Hawaiian Electric’s Oahu power grid supported by a 50 MWh battery energy storage system.
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The West Oahu Solar + Storage project, located at the foothill of Makakilo, will generate 12.5 MW of renewable energy for Hawaiian Electric’s Oahu power grid supported by a 50 MWh battery energy storage system.
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The West Oahu Solar + Storage project, located at the foothill of Makakilo, will generate 12.5 MW of renewable energy for Hawaiian Electric’s Oahu power grid supported by a 50 MWh battery energy storage system.
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AES Hawaii has a flock of sheep which help maintain the grass at the solar facility.
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AES Hawaii has a flock of sheep which help maintain the grass at the solar facility.
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Speaking is Sandra Larsen, AES Hawaii market business leader.
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Speaking on Tuesday is University of Hawaii- West Oahu Chancellor Ah Nee-Benham.
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