SWEPCO welcomes propositions for solar energy stipulation approximately 300MW

• Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) the other day issued three requests for proposals (RFP), among which was for renewable, short-term solar power approximately 300MW.

The solar resources need to be a minimum of 50MW, be adjoined to SWEPCO's transmission system within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) as well as be in the SWEPCO service location.

A subsidiary of American Electric Power, Shreveport, Louisiana-based SWEPCO's RFPs ask for bids for the purchase of renewable energy. It is likewise searching for wind resources approximately 3GW and also temporary accredited deliverable capability as much as 250MW.

The proposals are due by 12 August this year, can be sent via SWEPCO's site as well as will certainly go through regulatory approval.