DTE Energy opens solar energy facilities in three Michigan communities
DTE is the state's largest solar energy producer with enough to power 2,400 homes
DTE is the state's largest solar energy producer with enough to power 2,400 homes
DETROIT, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy has completed three new solar projects in Avoca, Brownstown and Romulus, continuing the company's position as the state's largest solar energy producer. DTE now has 26 utility-owned solar arrays in operation with enough generating capacity to power 2,400 homes with clean, zero-emission energy.
"DTE Energy is proud to be leading Michigan as the state's largest investor and producer of both wind and solar energy," said Irene Dimitry, vice president of Business and Development at DTE Energy. "Since 2009, DTE has invested more than $67 million in solar energy, supporting a cleaner, greener environment and a more sustainable future for our communities."
All three projects became operational in late 2015 and early 2016. Details of each project include:
In addition to DTE's 26 currently operating solar arrays, the company has four more solar projects under development, including an array in Ypsilanti, at the GM Warren Transmission plant, and two large-scale arrays in Lapeer. The larger of the Lapeer solar projects is 30 MW and will be the largest utility-owned solar array east of the Mississippi River when complete. The addition of these solar projects will help position DTE Energy to exceed a state mandate requiring electric utilities to supply 10 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources every year from 2015 to 2029.
"When DTE came to Brownstown Township and asked if we would like to participate in this project, we were eager to assist them," said Giuseppe DiSanto, economic development manager of Brownstown Township. "DTE has always been at the forefront of renewable energy technology and we are glad that Brownstown has a solar array to provide clean energy to the downriver area."
DTE is the largest investor in renewable energy in the state, having driven investments of more than $2 billion in renewable resources since 2008. Today, DTE's entire renewable energy portfolio, including solar, wind and biomass, is capable of generating nearly 1,000 MW of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes. The portfolio includes facilities owned and operated by DTE Energy, along with contracts to purchase power from third-party developers in Michigan. All of the power generated by these facilities is fed into DTE's electrical grid and distributed to those who need it.
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.1 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress. Information about DTE Energy is available at dteenergy.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.
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