US-based Vistra an integrated retail electricity and power generation company announced the completion of two utility-scale solar projects in Illinois and extended operations at the 1,185-MW Baldwin Power Plant until 2027, addressing MISO reliability concerns. The Baldwin site now includes a 68-MW solar facility and 2-MW/8-MWh energy storage system, producing 140,000 MWh annually. Part of Illinois’ Coal to Solar Initiative, the plant supports 298 jobs, generates $262 million in regional economic impact, and sustains property tax revenue. Additional renewable projects include a 44-MW solar and 2-MW/8-MWh storage facility at Coffeen and a 52-MW solar and 2-MW/8-MWh storage facility at Newton, advancing the transition to clean energy
Vistra and IBEW Local 51 extend Baldwin plant with 68-MW PV Project in Illinois
Vistra announced Baldwin plant’s operations extended to 2027, with new solar and storage projects completed in Illinois. (Image Source: Vistra Corp)
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Jacobs will manage engineering and logistics for Terra Solar’s 3.5 GW solar farm and 4,500 MW battery project in the Philippines. (Image Source: Jacobs Engineering)
Nafath Energy and SolarWadi to deliver a solar plant at AOU in Muscat, supporting Oman’s Vision 2040 goals. (Image Source: Zawya)
Hale Kuawehi solar-storage project enters final testingand is set for Q1 2025 operations under a 25-year agreement with Hawaii Electric Light Company. (Image Source: Innergex)