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New solar farm near Sigurd to cover 600 acres.

New solar farm near Sigurd to cover 600 acres.

Sevier County is joining in on the solar energy movement. A 600 acre 80-megawatt grid solar panel farm west of Sigurd has been completed and is expected to begin harvesting energy from sun rays soon. This is the first farm of its kind in Sevier County. Iron, Emery, Millard and […]

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Utah commission deliberates rooftop solar compensation rates

Utah commission deliberates rooftop solar compensation rates

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rooftop solar advocates warn that a Utah state commission’s ruling could mark the end of the industry in the state. The Public Service Commission will deliberate for two weeks starting Tuesday on competing proposals about cutting compensation rates for rooftop solar customers. Rocky Mountain Power, […]

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Construction started for Sigurd solar power plant

Construction started for Sigurd solar power plant

Construction has officially begun for the solar power plant in Sigurd. According to Sevier County economic development director, Malcolm Nash, the project will cover 600 acres on either side of Interstate 70 and will provide 80 megawatt. Up to 300 workers are expected to help with the construction phase of […]

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SRP seeks solar energy from bidders including Navajo Nation

SRP seeks solar energy from bidders including Navajo Nation

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — One of Arizona’s largest utilities is seeking companies to build solar plants to provide up to 400 megawatts of power, including 200 megawatts from Navajo Nation facilities. The Farmington Daily Times reported Salt River Project issued a request for proposals Jan. 15. SRP officials say the […]

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