Ground mount solar photovoltaic project in Reno Nevada
Last week, the City of Reno awarded a contract to build solar photovoltaic projects for the municipality to Nevada Solar Works LLC (a partnership between Q&D Construction, CleanPath Renewables and Alternative Energy Solutions). The Reno City Council announced the contract award, which will result in construction of a 1 megawatt (MW) fixed tilt ground mount system at the Reno-Stead Water Treatment Plant, and various other solar power projects throughout the city that will total 295 kilowatt (kW) of solar electricity.
The solar photovoltaic projects slated for Reno will bring at least 60 green jobs and clean energy to the region, at no additional cost to citizens. The projects will be built using rebates from NV Energy, as well as federal tax incentives and payments for solar energy generated by the arrays. Rather than costing the city money, it will save over $2.5 million over 20 years!
According to press releases on the solar photovoltaic project:
The City of Reno solar project is the first statewide request for proposal (RFP) to build renewable energy that takes advantage of AB 186, a Nevada state law passed in October 2009 which allows for third-party ownership of renewable energy generation systems. The new law effectively allows businesses, institutions and governments to purchase solar arrays without up-front capital costs. They can save money by paying long-term fixed rates on the energy generated. In concert with NV Energy’s RenewableGenerations Program, AB 186 has paved the way for clean renewable energy projects to be realized across Nevada.
Next month, construction begins on the first of the seven solar photovoltaic projects. Here is a complete list of the city properties that will host new solar power installations:
- Reno-Stead Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Corporation Yard at 1640 E. Commercial Rd.
- Neil Rd. Recreation Center
- Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
- Nell J. Redfield Health Center
- Fire Stations 3, 11 and 18
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