California public power utility SMUD on May 13 hosted ribbon-cutting ceremony for 19 new wind turbines that will be added to its renewable energy portfolio.
“The Solano 4 Wind Project is a crucial component of SMUD’s 2030 Zero Carbon Plan to remove all carbon emissions from the utility’s power supply,” it said.
The Solano 4 Wind Project replaces 23 older turbines with advanced Vestas V150 turbines, increasing the project’s capacity to 85.5 megawatts.
With this addition, the combined Solano Wind Project will generate 300 megawatts and 830 gigawatt hours per year, a 48 percent increase in the annual energy generation.
The turbines at the Solano 4 Wind Project reach a monumental 590 feet, making them the tallest in California.
“The larger blade size and height increase their ability to generate more electricity from even low wind speeds, making them a powerful and efficient addition to SMUD's clean energy portfolio,” SMUD said.
