Southern California Public Power Authority

EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority to Provide 117 MWac of Solar Energy

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

EDF Renewables North America today announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the energy and renewable attributes related to the 117 megawatts (MWac) /148 MWdc Sapphire Solar project.

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  • EDF Renewables North America today announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the energy and renewable attributes related to the 117 megawatts (MWac) /148 MWdc Sapphire Solar project.
  • In addition to the solar production, SCPPA reserves the option to a 59 MWac x 4-hour battery energy storage system.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

Geothermal Energy Market worth $9.4 billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The binary cycle segment is dominating the global market due to its increasing adaptation of renewable energy for power generation in medium-temperature reservoirs.

Key Points: 
  • The binary cycle segment is dominating the global market due to its increasing adaptation of renewable energy for power generation in medium-temperature reservoirs.
  • Based on temperature, the Geothermal Energy Market has been split into Low, Medium, and High.
  • Low temperatures were estimated to account for a larger share of the Geothermal Energy Market in 2021.
  • Asia Pacific accounted for a 43.8% share of the global Geothermal Energy Market in 2021 and is the fastest-growing region in the market.

Geothermal Energy Market worth $9.4 billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The binary cycle segment is dominating the global market due to its increasing adaptation of renewable energy for power generation in medium-temperature reservoirs.

Key Points: 
  • The binary cycle segment is dominating the global market due to its increasing adaptation of renewable energy for power generation in medium-temperature reservoirs.
  • Based on temperature, the Geothermal Energy Market has been split into Low, Medium, and High.
  • Low temperatures were estimated to account for a larger share of the Geothermal Energy Market in 2021.
  • Asia Pacific accounted for a 43.8% share of the global Geothermal Energy Market in 2021 and is the fastest-growing region in the market.

Former MISO chair joins POWER board

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Anaheim, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phyllis Currie, former chair of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator board, has been named the third outside board member of POWER Engineers, Incorporated (POWER).

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  • Anaheim, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phyllis Currie, former chair of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator board, has been named the third outside board member of POWER Engineers, Incorporated (POWER).
  • Were extremely excited to have Phyllis join us, said POWER Board Chair Ron Carrington.
  • She is currently serving on MISOs board and has previously served as board president of the California Municipal Utilities Association and the Southern California Public Power Authority and as board chair of the American Public Power Association.
  • About POWER Engineers: POWER Engineers is an engineering and environmental consulting firm specializing in integrated solutions for clients in the power delivery, power generation, food & beverage, government, renewables and storage, campus energy, and oil and gas industries.

Ormat Commences Commercial Operation of the 30MW CD4 Geothermal Project

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Monday, July 18, 2022

RENO, Nev., July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading geothermal, energy storage, solar PV and recovered energy power company, today announced the commercial operation of the Casa Diablo-IV (CD4) 30 MW geothermal power plant.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading geothermal, energy storage, solar PV and recovered energy power company, today announced the commercial operation of the Casa Diablo-IV (CD4) 30 MW geothermal power plant.
  • In addition, the facility provides 16 MW of geothermal power to the Southern California Public Power Authority under a 25-year agreement.
  • CD4 is a state-of-the-art, air-cooled binary facility that provides stable and reliable renewable benefits twenty-four hours a day, with zero carbon emissions.
  • In addition, Ormat is expanding its activity into energy storage services, solar Photovoltaic (PV) and solar PV plus energy storage.

Ormat Technologies Reports on Damage Caused by Fire at Heber 1 Geothermal Power Plant

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Monday, February 28, 2022

The Heber 1 power plant is part of the 81 MW Heber complex and sells its electricity under a long-term contract with the Southern California Public Power Authority.

Key Points: 
  • The Heber 1 power plant is part of the 81 MW Heber complex and sells its electricity under a long-term contract with the Southern California Public Power Authority.
  • An initial assessment of the damage caused to the power plant indicates that approximately 15 MW generated by the binary units may be back in operation in a few days.
  • Ormat holds business interruption insurance subject to a 45-day deductible period in addition to property damage insurance with customary deductibles.
  • The Company owns, operates, designs, manufactures and sells geothermal and REG power plants primarily based on the Ormat Energy Converter a power generation unit that converts low-, medium- and high-temperature heat into electricity.

EnergyX Solutions Inc. Expands Into California With an MSA With Southern California Public Power Authority

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Toronto-based EnergyX Solutions Inc., expanding rapidly in North America, has partnered with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) to power the efficiency programs of its member utilities.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto-based EnergyX Solutions Inc., expanding rapidly in North America, has partnered with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) to power the efficiency programs of its member utilities.
  • "We are in the process of licensing our platform to some of their member utilities and bringing energy efficiency to residents in Southern California".
  • Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) is a Joint Powers Authority, created in 1980, for the purpose of providing joint planning, financing, construction, and operation of transmission and generation projects.
  • Southern California Public Power Authority provides collaborative advocacy, value-added services, and joint procurement to enhance operational efficiencies and increase savings for its members.