Another solar project from Silicon Ranch.
United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern frontier, announces the signing of a power purchase agreement for its newest solar resource, the 150 MW Byers Solar Farm. The new solar installation is being developed in collaboration with Silicon Ranch.
“Byers Solar Farm continues United Power’s march toward energy independence,” said Mark A. Gabriel, president and CEO of United Power. both reduces our CO2 emissions and stabilizes our costs. Our vision to diversify and hyper-localize energy production will pay off for the cooperative’s members in an increasingly volatile energy market.”
The solar farm will be built, owned and operated by Silicon Ranch, which will also be responsible for its operation and maintenance, with United Power purchasing all the energy it produces. As the long-term owner of both the facility and the underlying real estate, Silicon Ranch is taking a thoughtful approach to managing the land, with plans to establish short grass prairie on the site by pre-seeding prior to construction. In addition, the company is exploring the possibility of grazing sheep on the property through the Regenerative Energy land management platform it is deploying at sites across the country, including the Mavericks Solar Farm that United Power serves.
“Silicon Ranch is humbled by the trust United Power and its members continue to place in our company to deliver value on their behalf, and we are grateful for the opportunity to expand our relationship and the positive impact we can have together,” said Reagan Farr, co-founder and CEO of Silicon Ranch. “As we enter our second decade of partnership with United Power, Silicon Ranch looks forward to continuing our meaningful work together by working together to make communities here in Northern Colorado stronger, healthier and more resilient.”
News item from United Power