Duke Energy will produce or buy 602 MW of renewable energy from 14 solar schemes in North and South Carolina, as part of the Competitive Procurement of Renewable Energy programme in North Carolina. The project is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs during construction and provide a significant boost for local economies. Overall, 10 projects were selected in North Carolina and four in South Carolina, with all expected to be online by the end of 2020. Two of the projects will combine solar energy generation with battery storage. The bidding process was administered by Accion Group.
Duke Energy will produce or buy 602 MW of renewable energy from 14 solar schemes in North and South Carolina, as part of the Competitive Procurement of Renewable Energy programme in North Carolina. Duke was awarded 270 MW across six energy projects. Overall, 10 projects were selected in North Carolina and four in South Carolina, with all expected to be online by the end of 2020. Two of the projects will combine solar energy generation with battery storage. The bidding process was administered by Accion Group.