CenterPoint Energy announced its Indiana-based electric utility business, CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, received approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to enter into two PPAs for an additional 335 MW of solar energy as part of the next component in the company’s long-term electric generation transition plan.
The PPAs consist of 185 MW of solar power under a 15-year PPA from Oriden, which is developing a solar project in Vermillion County, Indiana, and 150 MW of solar power, under a 20-year PPA from Origis Energy, which is developing a solar project in Knox County, Indiana. The 335 MW from both developments are expected to supply enough power to meet the needs of more than 70,000 homes or 12,000 commercial customers each year.
“The additional energy obtained through these PPAs will further CenterPoint Energy’s Smart Energy Future strategy and…
Indiana utility receives approval for 335 MW of new solar energy
