Puget Sound Energy Begins Construction of New Utility-Scale Solar Project

Puget Sound Energy has started construction on its latest utility-scale solar facility, the organization announced in a press release this week.

The Appaloosa Solar Project will be located in southeastern Washington and co-owned with the PSE Lower Snake River Wind Facility. Once finished, the project will be capable of generating 142 megawatts of clean energy, which can power more than 30,000 homes, the release said.

The project is expected to create job opportunities for about 300 construction workers.

“We’re excited to see construction underway to bring clean, reliable utility-scale solar energy to our customers, especially during peak summer months when cooling demand is high,” said Ron Roberts, PSE senior vice president of Energy Resources, in the release. “This project demonstrates our commitment to a lower-carbon future and advances our efforts to meet Washington state’s ambitious clean-energy goals.”

The construction company Qcells EPC will be the manufacturer and engineering, procurement, and construction-solution provider. Construction is expected to be completed sometime late next year.