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Constellation and Google Announce Strategic Collaboration that Includes 890 MW of New Nuclear Capacity to PJM Grid

LCG, October 6, 2026--Google and Constellation Energy today announced a long-term strategic clean energy collaboration to bring 890 MW of new, reliable, carbon-free nuclear capacity onto the PJM Interconnection grid to meet growing demand and increase grid reliability. The first uprate is expected to be delivered by 2028.

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Department of Energy Announces $4.2 Billion Investment to Boost Nuclear Power in Pennsylvania and Ohio

LCG, October 5, 2026--The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) today announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion to finance nuclear uprates and modernization across Vistra’s nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The projects are expected to preserve nearly 4 GW of carbon-free, baseload power and add 433 MW of new nuclear capacity that will support the growing electricity demand across the PJM region.

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Construction Begins on Ørsted's 420-MW Solar Plus Battery Storage Project in Texas

LCG, November 14, 2019--Ørsted announced yesterday that, following the final investment decision from its Board of Directors, the company has begun construction on its first utility-scale solar plus battery storage project, the Permian Energy Center.

The Permian Energy Center project includes 420 MW of solar PV generating capacity and 40 MW of battery storage capacity. The solar modules will be supplied by Jinko Solar and JA Solar. The project will be built on a 3,600-acre site in Andrews County, Texas, and is scheduled to commence operations in mid-2021.

Ørsted's CEO stated, "We are very excited to be moving ahead with the Permian Energy Center project and to be adding solar plus storage to our rapidly growing portfolio of US onshore assets. With the completion of Permian, Ørsted will have a US portfolio of operating assets that spans the full spectrum of offshore and onshore renewable energy technologies, which we believe is important as we look to offer our customers the most competitive and diverse clean energy solutions into the future."
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