This $220,000 Project Grant was awarded on July 8, 2024 by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The funding supports Kongnikilnomuit Yuita Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation, in the early design phase of a 520 kW solar array and 560 kWh battery hybrid microgrid system to connect with an existing diesel power plant in Kotlik, Alaska. The project aims to displace over 32,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually, representing 22% of current consumption, and result in nearly 960 hours of diesel-off operation per year. The grant funding will also support business planning and development of an independent power producer and power purchase agreement for the renewable energy system over the next year.
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