PORTLNAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A major solar energy project has been given the green light by state officials -- bringing the nation's largest solar project proposal to eastern Oregon, according to Pine Gate Renewables. Pine Gate Renewables, the company behind the proposed Sunstone Solar project, announced its approval earlier in December by the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council.  The approval authorizes Pine Gate Renewables to begin construction …

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Oregon approves largest solar energy project proposal in the nation

The Sunstone Solar project, which would be the largest solar power facility in the U.S., has been approved for construction in Oregon.

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On October 6, the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) granted final approval for the construction of the Sunstone Solar Project, the largest proposed solar-plus-storage facility in the United States. Owned by Pine Gate Renewables, it will combine a 1,200 MW solar photovoltaic system with a 1,200 MW/7,200 MWh battery storage component. This mega project will contribute significantly to Oregon’s renewable energy capacity, helping the stat…

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MORROW COUNTY — Despite being slated for almost 11,000 acres of farmland, a major solar project has won approval from Oregon energy siting regulators without encountering any formal protests.

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Sunstone Solar is a 1.2 GW solar energy and 1.2 GW battery storage project planned for the east of Oregon state.The solar developer Pine Gate Renewables has announced that it has received the discretionary final approval of the Oregon Energy Facility Location Council, which is the last step in an assessment process and public participation. The company is now authorized to move forward with SunStone Solar, which will become the largest solar pro…

Sunstone Solar es un proyecto de 1,2 GW de energía solar y 1,2 GW de almacenamiento de energía en baterías previsto para el este del estado de Oregón.El promotor solar Pine Gate Renewables ha anunciado que ha recibido la aprobación final discrecional del Consejo de Ubicación de Instalaciones Energéticas de Oregón, lo que supone el último paso de un proceso de evaluación y participación pública. La empresa está ahora autorizada a seguir adelante …

Oregon approves largest solar energy project proposal in the nation

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