According to the company, the project would be built near the Sherco power plant in Becker and would share existing transmission infrastructure at the Sherco plant, helping to keep costs low enough to make it one of the lowest-cost solar energy projects in the state.
"As Xcel Energy continues to lead the clean energy transition, we'll invest in new renewable energy projects that save our customers money while also reducing carbon, helping us achieve our bold plan to reduce emissions 80% by 2030 and keep us firmly on our path to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050," said Chris Clark, president, Xcel Energy-Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota. "The Sherco solar project will deliver more of the renewable energy our customers want while also keeping bills affordable for the long-term."