Construction for the multi-million dollar Battery Energy Storage System, BESS, is scheduled to begin in October at the existing Arizona Public Service (APS) solar field located at 1900 E. Road 4 South in Chino Valley. Explaining details of the project to the Chino Valley Town Council and several members of the public during an early evening town council meeting on April 26, APS Division Director for Northern Arizona Mackenzie Rodgers said when complete, BESS will capture solar energy during … [Read more...] about Solar Battery Field to be Constructed in Chino Valley
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Granite Creek Corridor Improvements Delayed
Long-anticipated improvements along the Granite Creek Corridor will be delayed for at least a year because bids for the requested construction came in substantially higher than what had been originally estimated. Instead of beginning the improvement project last October, initial construction now likely won’t begin until October 2022, with completion anticipated in April 2023. Only two bids were submitted, one by Asphalt Paving and Supply for $2.55 million, the other from Fann Contracting … [Read more...] about Granite Creek Corridor Improvements Delayed
Prescott Silicon Wafer Plant Keeping World Connected
Tiny microchips, brains for almost everything you own – smartphones, computers, electric toothbrushes, refrigerators, automobiles – are the lifeblood of our society. And they are currently in high demand because of a global shortage. Chances are you think most of those chips come from foreign manufacturers, and that is partially true. But a bigger truth, one that many residents in the Quad Cities area may not realize, is this: The largest U.S.-based supplier of prime grade silicon wafers, … [Read more...] about Prescott Silicon Wafer Plant Keeping World Connected