THE DOVER SUN PARK: A COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT
Project Overview
Our Footsteps
In July 2007, Delaware charted a leadership role in the drive to repower our economy when the General
Assembly created one of the most aggressive solar requirements of the twelve States with solar specific
mandates in their Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).
In March 2008, the City of Dover, determined to shape its green energy future, initiated a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the development of long-term, reliable, cost competitive and environmentally
prudent electricity for the citizens of Delaware.
After nine months of analysis, Dover selected LS Power, a leading developer, as its partner in planning
and constructing the largest solar project in the Northeastern United States to date: a Community-scale
Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant located on the City’s Garrison Farm site.
In July, 2009, Dover City Council authorized participation in the solar project through the approval of a
power agreement with LS Power. In 2009 and 2010, DEMEC, Delmarva Power and SEU also
negotiated purchase agreements from the Dover SUN Park.
Dover’s Solar Future
Dover’s community-scale 10 MW solar photovoltaic power
plant, the Dover SUN Park, will have a scale and location that
is the right fit for Delaware’s needs.
The Project will connect directly into the Dover distribution
system, eliminating the need for costly transmission upgrades.
Seeking the best value for the community, the system will use
the most cost effective technology available today.
The Dover SUN Park will be located near the heart of the City,
representing a smart growth initiative for Delaware.
The Project will coexist next to numerous additional land uses
at the Garrison Farm, including agriculture and community and
educational activities.
The Dover SUN Park could provide future expansion to
accommodate growing energy demand.
The Project will be the first tenant the Garrison Oak
Technology Park and will be the catalyst for developing the
remaining 280 acres.
Media Contacts:
Kay Sass
PO Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
302-736-7003
[email protected]
Eric Crawford
5000 Hopyard Road, Ste. 480
Pleasanton, CA 94588
314-374-8879
[email protected]
THE DOVER SUN PARK: A COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT
BRINGING BENEFITS TO THE DELMARVA PENINSULA
Energy Independence & Security
The Project will supply enough power for over 1,300 homes in the community, using green energy from
the most abundant energy source available.
Power from the Project will not be subject to volatile natural gas, oil or coal markets providing
electricity price stability to the community.
The Project output will not be subject to fuel supply disruptions and international conflict.
Fostering Green Collar Jobs
As the largest operational solar project in the Northeast, the Project will serve as a model of local
green collar economic development and provide a catalyst for creating and maintaining future solar jobs
in Delaware.
Project construction will foster the creation of 100 to 150 local green collar jobs.
Education & Environmental Stewardship
Project at the site will position the City and State as stewards and promoters of clean energy while also
promoting technical educational programs and tourism within the state.
By avoiding the emission of over 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually through the use of solar power,
the Project will help fight global warming.
The Project will improve community health through the prevention of the emission of nearly 80 tons of
sulfur dioxide, and 33 tons of nitrogen oxide annually.
Solar Leadership
The Project will help Delaware achieve its nation-leading solar power goals by supplying over 25% of
Delaware’s required solar power production through at least 2015.
Community-scale solar projects offer the most cost effective method to meet Delaware’s distributed
generation and solar power goals – over 2,000 solar rooftop systems would be required to supply the
same amount of clean energy as the Project at more than double the cost.
The Project will position Delaware to better comply with future Federal environmental mandates
regarding renewable energy targets or reduced pollutant emissions from power generation.
Project Information
Start of construction slated for Fall 2010, with operations beginning in the summer of 2011.
Project owned by White Oak Solar Energy, LLC, an LS Power company – www.LSPower.com.
10 Megawatts of solar photovoltaic generation.
Tens of thousands of advanced technology solar photovoltaic modules.
Utility-scale high efficiency inverters convert DC energy to AC energy for delivery to the grid.
Interconnection directly into the City of Dover’s distribution system to deliver the renewable energy into
the electric grid.
100 to 150 jobs will be created by the project during the construction period.