- Appalachian Power is seeking approval for 294MW of solar and 204MW of onshore wind
Appalachian Power, a part of American Electric Power, is looking to acquire 294MW of solar and 204MW of wind power, according to its annual plan filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) last week. The plan is the company’s second update since the Virginia Clean Energy Act (VCEA) became law.
The Utility intends to meet its VCEA targets primarily through investments in solar, wind, energy storage, and purchase of market renewable energy certificates. In addition, a 204MW wind farm has been identified in Illinois that is expected to be operational in December 2024 and will represent Appalachian Power’s largest wind resource project to date.
In the filing, the company seeks permission to recover the costs associated with the purchase of the facility. The company also seeks approval to recover the costs associated with purchasing two solar energy projects – a 50MW facility in Berkeley County in West Virginia and a 4.9MW plant in Amherst County in Virginia.