Oriden and Origis Energy are developing the solar capacity, which could be in service by 2023.
The agreement follows a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement signed in April for the first phase of the project, covering 480 MW.
The 250 MW solar + 180 MWh storage project in southwest Indiana will be connected to the utility’s existing Petersburg Generating Station.
Indiana regulators have approved the 195 MW Hardy Hills Solar project, the most recent on a flood of 100 MW+ solar projects planned for the Hoosier State.
The portfolio includes the 150 MW Blackford Solar project and the 200 MW Blackford wind projects; the solar capacity would be among the state’s largest once completed.
The 150 MW Honeysuckle solar farm is still speculative, but would be among the largest projects to come to the state if built.
AEP Energy signed on for the first 480 MW of a planned 1.65 GW solar energy facility planned for 12,000 acres in northern Indiana.
The Elliot Solar project is NIPSCO’s latest planned capacity addition as the utility continues to pursue renewables to ease its coal plant retirements.
One installer said the ruling would extend payback periods to as long as 25 years and effectively dry up new business in southwest Indiana.
The $180 million project would spread across two counties just southwest of Indianapolis.
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