Escalante Solar, a 200 MW (AC) solar project developed by Tri-State Generation, Origis Energy, and Gridworks, was named Solar Project of the Year Over 10 MW by Solar Builder Magazine. Built on the decommissioned Escalante coal plant site in New Mexico, the project generated clean energy beginning in June 2024, supplying power to 63,000 homes and advancing Tri-State’s clean energy transition. Featuring 500,000 Boviet solar panels and trackers from Array Technologies, it delivered significant economic benefits and helped Tri-State achieve New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act goals ahead of schedule.
Escalante Solar by Tri-State, Origis, Gridworks received top recognition
Solar Builder is named Escalante Solar Project of the Year for transforming a decommissioned coal site into clean energy. (Image Source: PRNewswire)
The projects near Phoenix and Tucson focus on IRA compliance through Jones Power’s Power Forward apprenticeship program. (Image Source: Jones Power)
Gensol Engineering secured a solar project in Punjab supporting sustainability for a steel company. (Image Credit/Source: Fietzfotos/Pixabay)
The Atrisco project by Enlight and Clenera combines 364 MW solar and 1.2 GWh storage for New Mexico’s energy grid. (Image Source: Enlight Renewable Energy)
The SOLSTICE microgrid will reduce CO₂ emissions by 360 metric tons annually and support emergency facilities. (Image Source: Ameresco)