Taking the next step forward in its electric generation transition, NIPSCO recently completed another solar project.
NIPSCO’s latest solar facility is expected to generate 200 megawatts of solar energy. It has an additional 45 megawatts of battery storage technology.
Cavalry Energy Center, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, developed and constructed the solar facility in White County. Cavalry Solar is now online and operating, producing energy for homes and businesses.
The facility will produce enough energy to power about 60,000 homes. It is expected to generate about $25 million in additional tax revenue for White County over the life of the project.
“The completion of Cavalry Solar, the third solar project in NIPSCO’s generating mix, is a crucial step in advancing our energy generation transition plan to provide sustainable, cost-effective and reliable energy now and into the future,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO president and chief operating officer, in a press release.
Cavalry Solar joined two additional NIPSCO projects – Indiana Crossroads Solar also in White County and Dunns Bridge I Solar in Jasper County.
“We are pleased to work with NIPSCO on this solar project, and we look forward to continue working with them to bring additional renewable energy projects to the Hoosier state in the coming years,” said Anthony Pedroni, of NextEra Energy Resources.
Other upcoming solar and wind projects in Indiana include:
• Dunns Bridge Solar II in Jasper and Starke counties
• Gibson Solar in Gibson County
• Fairbanks Solar in Sullivan County
• Templeton Wind in Benton County
• Carpenter Wind in Jasper County
• Appleseed Solar in Cass County
Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Company has served northern Indiana for over 100 years. The company serves about 859,000 natural gas and 483,000 electric customers across 32 counties. NIPSCO is one of NiSource’s six regulated utility companies.
