Duke Energy introduces potential solar power programs for South Carolina

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Major US utility Duke Energy has proposed multiple solar power programs to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), which would help expand the PV market within the state.

The programs — which would add 110MW of solar energy by 2021 — must be approved by a commission before they can be offered to Duke Energy’s 720,000 customers in South Carolina.

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Clark Gillespy, president of Duke Energy — South Carolina, said: “The passage of the Distributed Energy Resource Program Act in 2014 opened the door for Duke Energy to offer a suite of solar programs that will expand renewable energy use in South Carolina. These diverse options will allow customers the ability to participate in a sustainable solar energy marketplace.”

Among the programs is a customer rebate system that would see Duke Energy offer rebates to customers who install rooftop or small-scale installations on their property. For example, a rooftop installation could see customers earn around US$5,000 worth in rebates thanks to the program.

Duke Energy also expects to send out a request for more than 50MW of large-scale solar installations in the state. Currently, less than 2MW of PV energy is connected to Duke Energy in South Carolina. 

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