Renewable energy giant acquires SunZia transmission project – By Kevin Robinson-Avila (Albuquerque Journal) / July 19, 2022
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Pattern Energy announced plans Monday to invest $8 billion in New Mexico-based wind generation and new transmission infrastructure after acquiring partial ownership over the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project.
The Southwestern Power Group has been working since 2008 to develop SunZia, a massive transmission project that would carry wind-generated electricity from Central New Mexico to Arizona for export to western markets. Pattern has now purchased the rights to build one of two 550-mile transmission lines contemplated in the SunZia project for an undisclosed price.
The company expects to begin construction next year on that line – and on 3,000 megawatts of new wind generation in Lincoln, Torrance and San Miguel counties – for transport to Arizona and beyond, beginning in 2026, said Pattern Energy CEO Mike Garland.
“SunZia Transmission will create a clean power superhighway for millions of Americans by opening access to huge, largely-untapped wind energy resources in New Mexico,” Garland said in a statement announcing the deal. “SunZia is an investment that will empower our clean energy future and generate millions of dollars in economic impact across Arizona and New Mexico.”
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