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Matrix Renewables Announces the Commissioning of Pleasant Valley Solar 1

LCG, April 15, 2025--Matrix Renewables announced today the successful commissioning of the Pleasant Valley Solar 1 power generation facility in Ada County, Idaho. The 200-MWac solar facility includes a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that was secured through negotiation with Meta and Idaho Power. Matrix Renewables states the facility is the largest operational solar facility in Idaho Power's system. Sundt Renewables, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services provider, completed construction of the project on March 2nd.

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Duke Energy Seeks to Extend Operating License for Robinson Nuclear Plant

LCG, April 9, 2025--Duke Energy announced yesterday its submission of a subsequent license renewal (SLR) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the Robinson Nuclear Plant, a 759-MW nuclear unit located near Hartsville, South Carolina. The application requests extending the plant's operations for an additional 20 years.

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PPL to Build 540 Megawatt Plant Near Chicago

LCG, April 24, 2001PPL Corp. said yesterday it plans to build a 540 megawatt simple-cycle, natural gas-fueled power plant near the University Park suburb of Chicago, at a cost of about $305 million.

"Increased demand for electricity in many areas of the United States is triggering an urgent need fornew generation sources," said William F. Hecht, PPL chief executive.

The plant will be built in an industrial park with close access to natural gas and high-voltage transmission lines. It will use 12 combustion turbines to produce power and will be equipped with advanced emissions reduction equipment, PPL said.

During construction, the plant will provide up to 150 jobs, the company said. Commercial operation is expected to begin by the summer of next year.

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