PLAINFIELD, Ind., May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Lt.
Gov. Suzanne Crouch joined leaders
from Duke Energy, the Department of the Navy (DON) and Naval
Support Activity Crane at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to
celebrate the completion of the 17-megawatt solar power plant at
NSA Crane, located about 40 miles south of Bloomington.
"The solar project at Naval Support Activity Crane will serve as
a catalyst for future energy infrastructure projects for the Navy,
as well as bringing greater energy management to our state,
spurring innovation and growth," said Crouch.
Other notable ceremony presenters included Melody Birmingham-Byrd, president, Duke Energy
Indiana; Cmdr. Timothy A. Craddock,
commanding officer, NSA Crane; and John
Kliem, executive director of the DON's Resilient Energy
Program Office.
"This solar power plant helps provide our customers with a more
balanced energy mix using both traditional fuel sources and
renewable energy sources," said Birmingham-Byrd. "We are pleased to
partner with the Navy on a project that will deliver clean energy
to Indiana customers, and improved
energy security for the Navy."
"With roughly 76,000 solar panels stretched across 145 acres,
this solar project is quite an impressive achievement and stands as
a monument to our enduring relationship with the state of
Indiana and our energy partners,"
said Cmdr. Craddock. "Through this endeavor, we are providing and
promoting energy sustainability and bringing renewable energy
options to the installation and neighboring communities."
Duke Energy built, and will own, operate and maintain the solar
facility on NSA Crane. In exchange for providing secure, on-base
land needed for the project, NSA Crane will receive in-kind
consideration in the form of electrical infrastructure upgrades,
such as a motor-operated disconnect switch, and a microgrid
feasibility study to increase future base resiliency.
The project will contribute to the DON's diverse energy
portfolio, ensuring more secure and resilient operations at NSA
Crane. The DON is pleased to work with Duke Energy on this project
to incorporate alternative energy initiatives in the local
area.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana's operations
provide about 6,800 megawatts of owned electric capacity to
approximately 820,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service
area, making it the state's largest electric supplier.
Headquartered in Charlotte,
N.C., Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding
companies in the United States.
Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves
approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the
Southeast and Midwest. The company's Gas Utilities and
Infrastructure business unit distributes natural gas to
approximately 1.6 million customers in the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Its Commercial Renewables business
unit operates a growing renewable energy portfolio across
the United States.
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