Longroad Energy is on track to complete the construction of its Sun Streams 4 solar and storage facility in Maricopa County, Ariz. First Solar will supply 800,000 Series 6 Plus solar modules, with a capacity of 455- to 480-watt capacity and up to 19% efficiency, and Nextracker will supply its NX Horizon trackers. Powin, a U.S.-based energy storage system manufacturer, will provide a 1200-MWh battery energy system with a duration of 1200 MWh. McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is providing engineering, procurement and construction services for this project. The facility is expected to generate over $100 million in revenue for Arizona schools and communities through long-term leases with the Arizona State Land Department and tax remittances.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
