Enlight Renewable Energy, based in Israel, has launched commercial operations at its largest project, the Atrisco Solar & Energy Storage complex near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Developed by its U.S. subsidiary, Clenera, the project features a 364 MW solar facility and a 1.2 GWh storage system. According to Enlight, the $827 million solar array will soon be fully operational, while the storage system is set to be completed by year-end. The clean energy produced will supply the annual electricity needs of 110,000 New Mexico households. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) will purchase the power under a 20-year agreement. The project involves solar panels provided by Runergy, trackers by Array Technologies, and the energy storage system by Tesla. RES Americas, a subsidiary of RES Group, handles engineering and construction, while Miller Brothers will manage operations and maintenance.
Atrisco solar project in New Mexico starts partial operations
The solar power generated by Atrisco will be sold to PNM under a 20-year contract. (Image Credit: Enlight Renewable Energy)
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