Guam''s largest solar facility powers 6% of the island''s needs
CleanCapital announced it has acquired a 36.6 MW operational solar project from developer GlidePath Power in Inalåhan, Guam. It is the company''s largest asset acquisition to date and is also the largest solar facility on the island, providing about 6% of the grid''s electricity demand.
Guam Territory Energy Profile
In 2015, Guam''s first commercial solar PV facility—the 26-megawatt Dandan solar farm with more than 120,000 solar panels—began operating. 56 The facility can generate enough electricity to serve an estimated 10,000 homes. 57 The 60-megawatt Mangilao solar farm came online in 2022, and the planned 41-megawatt Malojloj solar farm is scheduled
Guam Territory Energy Profile
CleanCapital announced it has acquired a 36.6 MW operational solar project from developer GlidePath Power in Inalåhan, Guam. It is the company''s largest asset acquisition to date and is also the largest solar facility
Power plant profile: KEP Guam Solar PV Park, Guam
KEP Guam Solar PV Park is an 88MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Guam. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the dormant stage.
Guam: 2023 Energy Baseline Report
The territory has strong solar and some wind resources that create the potential for cost-effective renewable power generation and use of solar photovoltaics (PV) has grown over the past decade, providing 11% of the island''s electricity in 2022. GPA has recently awarded a contract to add another 41MW of solar PV and is currently
Mangilao Solar
The investment will fund Mangilao Solar, a 60 MWdc photovoltaic power plant with a 32 MWh battery energy storage system located in Mangilao, Guam. Once completed, this solar farm is expected to lower Guam''s dependence on imported oil and significantly lower the cost of power to the people of Guam.
Power plant profile: Dandan Solar Project, Guam
Dandan Solar Project is a 25.65MW solar PV power project. It is located in Inarajan, Guam. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active.
Power plant profile: Mangilao Solar PV Park, Guam
Mangilao Solar PV Park is a 60MW solar PV power project. It is located in Mangilao, Guam. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active.
6 FAQs about [Guam solar pv plants]
Where is Guam Power Plant located?
It is located in Mangilao, Guam. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2020 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in July 2022.
Does Guam have a virtual power plant program?
Regulations are described in Guam Code § 8309. As per Guam Code § 8603, GPA must develop a Virtual Power Plant Program. The program would initially be capped at 20 MW and provide an alternative rooftop solar program to address the challenges of the Net Metering program. This program is currently under development.
Does Guam need to retire power plants?
Guam Power Authority is challenged by the need to retire power plants while reliably and affordably delivering power to its customers. The settlement of an EPA Clean Air Act violation requires GPA to retire older fossil-based generating plants while Renewable Portfolio Standards mandate a transition to carbon-free electricity.
Will Guam ukudu power plant be completed by target date?
Jeong Irl Min, CEO of Guam Ukudu Power, said despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the crew started the groundwork on the power plant “to avoid any potential delay of the project.” Amid any potential challenges ahead, Min said GUP will make sure the project is completed by the target date.
What data is available on Guam's energy sector?
Introduction This report summarizes the currently available data on Guam’s energy sector as of December 2023. It describes primary energy consumption, end uses, energy production, relevant policies, and key challenges, including details on the electric power and transportation sectors.
Does Guam have wind power?
Guam has substantial wind power potential but also has unique wind turbine siting issues. The island is seismically active and is in the Pacific's Typhoon Alley, so wind turbines must be engineered to withstand both earthquakes and typhoon-force winds.