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LCG, September 12, 2025--Entergy announced yesterday that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build two efficient natural gas-fired power plants to support the region’s rapid growth. The combined electric generating capacity of the two facilities, the Legend Power Station and the Lone Star Power Station, will add over 1,200 MW to the Southeast Texas power grid to support new customer demand, increase reliability and lower costs for all customers. Both facilities are scheduled to commence operations by mid-2028.
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LCG, September 4, 2025--Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced yesterday that phased construction has commenced on its 142-MW Appaloosa Solar Project, a utility-scale solar facility underway in southeastern Washington. The project is being built by Qcells EPC, who will serve as the module manufacturer and the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solution provider. Construction is scheduled through 2026, and commercial operation is expected at the end of next year.
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Industry News
Official Inauguration of Walney Offshore Wind Farm
LCG, February 9, 2012--The United Kingdom Energy Secretary today led the official opening of the Walney Offshore Wind Farm, a 367.2-MW mega-project located approximately 9 miles off the coast of Cumbria. The $1.9 billion project is a joint venture between DONG Energy, SSE and OPW, and it includes 102, 3.6-MW turbines provided by Siemens.
CEO of DONG Energy stated, "Walney is a landmark in offshore wind and DONG Energy?s strong drive to further industrialize offshore wind power and cut costs. It demonstrates our commitment to invest in the UK."
The project was completed in two phases (Walney 1 and 2),each including 51 turbines. The rotor diameter of the turbines is 107m for Walney 1 and 120m for Walney 2, with a maximum height of 150m from blade tip to sea level. The total area of the development is some 73 square kilometers. Walney 2 was completed in November of last year.
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