Hawaiian Electric Phase 2 Renewable Energy Projects
The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) is working to effectively and consistently communicate Hawaii’s collective energy vision to improve energy project development outcomes that contribute to the quality of life for everyone in Hawaii. In addition to widespread energy conservation and rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV), many new utility-scale renewable energy projects will be needed for Hawaii to eliminate its reliance on imported fossil fuels for electricity and produce 100% of its electrical power from indigenous renewable resources. Most of these projects will be needed on Oahu, which consumed approximately 71.25% of Hawaii’s overall electricity, followed by Maui Nui (Maui, Lanai, and Molokai) at 12.25%, Hawaii Island at 11.5%, and Kauai at 5%.
This webpage was created to increase public awareness and access to information, as it becomes publicly available, on the 12 solar PV plus storage projects and 3 standalone storage projects being proposed on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island under Phase 2 of Hawaiian Electric’s competitive bidding process that was opened on August 22, 2019 and closed on November 5, 2019 — see Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Docket No. 2017-0352. The standalone storage projects on Maui and Hawaii Island are being developed by Hawaiian Electric. The standalone storage project on Oahu and all 12 of the solar PV plus storage projects on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island are being developed by private renewable energy developers currently negotiating power purchase agreements with Hawaiian Electric. Hawaiian Electric must submit each project agreement, which HSEO anticipates will happen in 2020, to the PUC for review and decision. An individual docket will be created for each project. The PUC docket process is in open forum that allows for public comment at any time in the proceeding. In addition, each project must obtain the requisite federal, state, and county permits and approvals; many of which offer opportunity for public comment.
You may also visit Hawaiian Electric’s Renewable Project Status Board for more information on these projects and others.
The tables below are intended to provide a convenient one-stop-shop for basic project information and identify opportunities for the public to learn about and provide input on these projects. Published sources will be cited and links provided whenever possible. Please bookmark this page for the most updated information.
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Opportunities to Provide Public Input and Learn More About the Projects
July 7, 2020 (Tue.) – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (HST)—Kahana Solar Virtual Public Open House (Innergex)—to attend email [email protected]
July 8, 2020 (Wed.) – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (HST)—Barbers Point Solar Virtual Public Open House (Innergex)—to attend email [email protected]
July 8, 2020 (Wed.) – 5:30 p.m. (HST)—Waiawa Phase 2 Solar Online Community Engagement Meeting (AES Distributed Energy)—to attend register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2315914075792/WN_jv4ElUtPTseCKd1pmDSU1A
July 9, 2020 (Thur.) – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (HST)—Kupono Solar Virtual Community Meeting (Bright Canyon Energy)—to attend register at kuponosolar.com
July 10, 2020 (Fri.) – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (HST)—Kupehau Solar Virtual Community Meeting (174 Power Global)—to attend register at kupehausolar.com
July 13, 2020 (Mon.) – 5:30 p.m. (HST)—Waikoloa Village Solar Virtual Community Meeting (EDF Renewables)—to attend virtually on a computer or smartphone by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8760116988 or to attend without seeing the video by calling: (346) 248-7799 and when requested, enter the Meeting ID: 876 0116 9882
July 13, 2020 (Mon.) – 6:00 p.m. (HST)—Pulehu Solar Virtual Community Meeting (Longroad Energy)—to attend register at longroadenergy.com/pulehu
July 14, 2020 (Tue.) – 5:30 p.m. (HST)—Mountain View Solar Online Community Engagement Meeting (AES Distributed Energy)—to attend register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8215917179315/WN__cXOBiApRs-nvTGKFVal0Q
July 14, 2020 (Tue.) – 6:00 p.m. (HST)—Kapolei Energy Storage Virtual Community Meeting (Plus Power)—to be broadcast on channel ‘Olelo 49
July 15, 2020 (Wed.) – 6:00 p.m. (HST)—Mahi Solar Virtual Community Meeting (Longroad Energy)—to attend register at longroadenergy.com/mahi
July 15, 2020 (Wed.) – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (HST)—Mehana Solar Virtual Community Meeting (Onyx Development Group LLC)—to attend RSVP by filling out this Google Form; however, it is not required to join the meeting. A link to join the meeting will be available on our website and will be emailed to those who RSVP.
Solar Plus Storage Projects
| Project Name | Developer | Island | Location | Solar Power + Energy Storage Capacity |
Tax Map Key |
PUC Docket | Information Links |
| Barbers Point Solar | Innergex | Oahu | Kapolei | 15 MWac + 60 MWh | (1)9-1-013:038, (1)9-1-013:040 | TBD | Barbers Point Solar |
| Kahana Solar | Innergex | Maui | Napili-Honokowai | 20 MWac + 80 MWh | (2)4-3-001:017 | TBD | Kahana Solar |
| Kamaole Solar | SB Energy Corp. | Maui | Kihei | 40 MWac + 160 MWh | (2)2-2-002:050, (2)2-2-002:001 | TBD | Kamaole Solar |
| Kupehau Solar | 174 Power Global | Oahu | Kunia | 60 MWac + 240 MWh (4 hr) | (1)9-2-004:008 | TBD | Kupehau Solar |
| Kupono Solar | Bright Canyon Energy | Oahu | Ewa Beach | 42 MWac + 168 MWh | (1)9-1-010:011, (1)9-1-010:016, (1)9-1-001:031 |
TBD | Kupono Solar |
| Mahi Solar | Longroad Energy | Oahu | Kunia | 120 MWac + 480 MWh | (1)9-2-001:001, (1)9-2-004:012, (1)9-2-004:006, (1)9-2-004:003, (1)9-2-004:010 | TBD | Mahi Solar |
| Mehana Solar | Onyx Development Group LLC | Oahu | Kalaeloa | 6.6 MWac + 26.4 MWh | (1)9-1-013:029 | TBD | Mehana Solar |
| Mountain View Solar | AES Distributed Energy Inc. | Oahu | Waianae | 7 MWdc + 35 MWh | (1)8-5-003:031, (1)8-5-003:032, (1)8-5-019:034 | TBD | Mountain View Solar |
| Puako Solar PV + Battery Storage | ENGIE Development LLC | Hawaii | Puako, South Point | 60 MWac + 240 MWh | (3)6-8-001:024 | TBD | Puako Solar PV + Battery Storage |
| Pulehu Solar | Longroad Energy | Maui | Pulehu | 40 MWac + 160 MWh | (2)2-5-001:003, (2)2-5-001:004, (2)2-2-002:016 | TBD | Pulehu Solar |
| Waiawa Phase 2 Solar | AES Distributed Energy Inc. | Oahu | Pearl City, Waipio Village | 30 MWac + 240 MWh | (1)9-6-004:024, (1)9-6-004:025, (1)9-6-004:026, (1)9-6-006:036 | TBD | Waiawa Phase 2 Solar |
| Waikoloa Village Solar | EDF Renewables, Inc. | Hawaii | Waikoloa | 60 MWac + 240 MWh | (3)6-8-002:019, (3)6-8-002:018 | TBD | Waikoloa Village Solar |
Project information will be updated as information becomes publicly available.
Standalone Storage Projects
| Project Name | Developer | Island | Location | Energy Storage Capacity |
Tax Map Key |
PUC Docket | Information Links |
| Kapolei Energy Storage | Plus Power | Oahu | Kapolei | 185 MW / 565 MWh | (1)9-1-014:042 | TBD | Kapolei Energy Storage |
| Keahole Battery Energy Storage | Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. | Hawaii | Kailua-Kona | 12 MW / 12 MWh (1 hr) | (3)7-3-049:036 | 2017-0352 | Keahole Project Summary |
| Waena Battery Energy Storage | Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. | Maui | Kahului | 40 MW / 160 MWh (4 hr) | (2)3-8-003:023 | 2017-0352 | Waena Project Summary |
Project information will be updated as information becomes publicly available.
Relevant Links:
- Hawaiian Electric Competitive Bidding for New Generation
- Hawaiian Electric Renewable Project Status Board
- Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Document Management System
The projects listed in the tables above will also be added to the Hawaii State Energy Office’s Renewable Energy Projects Directory.
Information published by HSEO for all projects comes from public sources of information only.