Why was Decatur chosen for this project?

Decatur was selected due to its proximity to the existing solar site and substation. The expanded solar will meet the needs of Decatur Island’s future power supply and offers local non-carbon-based renewable energy to the community. From both a financial and environmental standpoint, expanding existing facilities is more efficient and generally less impactful than building entirely new infrastructure elsewhere. OPALCO plans to site microgrids throughout San Juan County.