North American Windpower: Mississippi Power Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals

Mississippi Power Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals

by NAW Staff on Tuesday 06 September 2011

Mississippi Power has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy resources. The utility is seeking power generated through the use of renewable resources such as wind, solar, low-impact hydro, biomass, landfill gas and other renewable sources.

Resources located within the service territory of Mississippi Power are preferred, although proposals offered outside this area will also be considered.

Consideration will be given to any renewable energy project greater than 500 kW and capable of providing a minimum annual energy delivery of 100 MWh per year to the company.

Bids are due Nov. 1.

For more information, visit mississippipower.com.

Latest Top Stories

Study: How Northwest Wind Can Play With Energy Storage And Provide Operational Flexibility

Researchers have identified two possible sites in eastern Washington to build compressed-air energy-storage facilities that could temporarily store the Northwest’s abundant wind resources.

Wind Consortium Deploys Nacelle-Mounted LIDAR At Offshore Site In Irish Sea

In an important development for performance verification for offshore wind sites, a group of companies have deployed a nacelle-mounted LIDAR at DONG Energy's 367 MW Walney Wind Farm.

As U.S. DOJ Investigates, Duke Works Adaptive Management Plan

With previous golden eagle fatalities reported at two company-owned wind farms in Wyoming, Duke Energy Renewables is going to great lengths to protect raptors.

DOE To Recast Landmark 20% Wind Energy Report; Study Looks Back, Ahead

The U.S. Department of Energy will update its 20% Wind Energy By 2030 report, which indicated increased levels of wind penetration for the U.S. is not only possible but feasible.

Wind Energy Procurement Top Of Mind For Big-Name Companies

With greater frequency, top-tier companies are discovering the economic and environmental power of wind energy and upping their investments in the resource.