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The status recorded for “500-MW Solar Development in Virginia” is Under Construction.

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500-MW Solar Development in Virginia

Sector: Solar • Location: Virginia, United States

Source: Power Engineering

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The 500-MW solar development in Virginia, known as Pleinmont I and II, is set to be the largest solar project in the state, doubling the current solar capacity. Microsoft has committed to purchasing 315 MW of the generated power, with the remainder available for other buyers.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Virginia, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Power Engineering

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The project “500-MW Solar Development in Virginia” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Virginia, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Power Engineering.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The 500-MW solar development in Virginia, known as Pleinmont I and II, is set to be the largest solar project in the state, doubling the current solar capacity. Microsoft has committed to purchasing 315 MW of the generated power, with the remainder available for other buyers.
Original sector	Renewables

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Virginia

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Source	Power Engineering
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Record type	Project
Sector	Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-03-20

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