Two years after HELCO’S RFP, the utility has finally made its decision. This video report examines the time-line of events leading up to HELCO's choice to tap Ormat for another 25 MW of geothermal energy on Hawaii Island.
The Hawai‘i Electric Light Company has made its choice for the company that will expand geothermal energy on Hawaii Island.
Israel-based Ormat Industries Ltd, the owner of Puna Geothermal Venture operating in Pohoiki, has been selected to provide an additional 25 MW of geothermal energy to the Big Island grid. PGV already has an existing contract with HELCO to produce 38 MW.
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