Hawaiian Electric prioritizes Kunia/Schofield and Koolaupoko renewable energy zones for future solar projects
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- Hawaiian Electric prioritized two Oahu Renewable Energy Zones, Kunia/Schofield and Koolaupoko, to steer future grid-scale solar development.
- The zones were selected for near-term feasibility, citing limited transmission upgrades, manageable cost and risk, strong overall scoring.
- The plan follows a Hawaii Public Utilities Commission directive to designate at least two zones by June 2026.
- Projects in the zones would still face community engagement and environmental review before approval and construction.
- The utility flagged land constraints as a key hurdle, with other zones left for potential later development toward the 2045 clean-energy goal.
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