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Bear Branch Solar is a proposed 35 MW solar project, located in Stokes County, North Carolina. Construction of the solar project is expected to begin in late 2021 or early 2022, with commercial operations expected in the fourth quarter of 2022. Bear Branch Solar will operate under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas (announced in October 2020).
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We value and consider local community interests and priorities. We engage government, employees, local communities, investors, shareholders, and Indigenous communities. Our goal for every project, every facility and every initiative, internal and external, is to build, operate, and align with the interests and priorities of those closest to, and most impacted by, our operations.
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We are delighted to provide additional renewable energy to the people of North Carolina. Renewable projects like these represent another step toward our goal of being net carbon neutral by 2050, and continue to enhance our expertise in solar development and construction while building our competitiveness for future solar growth opportunities.
Brian Vaasjo
President and CEO, Capital Power
Kimberly Cupicha
Phone: 617-274-7727
Email: [email protected]
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Capital Power announces a 6.8% dividend increase for its common shares and declares dividends for its Preference shares
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Capital Power reports strong second quarter results, increases its 2021 financial guidance, and announces a 6.8% common share dividend increase
Capital Power today released financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.