Expired RFI

Oahu Non-Wires Alternative Utility-Scale or Distributed Energy Resource Grid Services EOIs

Hawaiian Electric is seeking grid support alternatives for the Ewa and Kapolei areas on Oahu starting 2025, when generation retires and load grows significantly in west Oahu. Proposals can combine utility-scale renewables, distributed energy resources, or energy efficiency to replace traditional transmission and distribution infrastructure. Responses to the questionnaire are due by the stated deadline.

Hawaiian Electric HI

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Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Renewable energy procurement Capacity/energy solicitations

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Hawaiian Electric is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from developers or aggregators interested in developing cost-competitive Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) projects in the Ewa and Kapolei areas on the island of Oahu. This EOI aims to determine whether cost-competitive alternatives to traditional wires solutions exist to support grid reliability following the retirement of existing generation and significant load growth in west Oahu beginning in 2025.

Qualified respondents may propose utility-scale renewable energy projects or aggregated Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and energy efficiency (EE) solutions. The EOI includes general performance requirements that must be met by proposed solutions. Interested parties must complete the Questionnaire provided in Appendix A of the EOI document and submit responses by the deadline.

Submission must be made by email (preferred) with PDF file attachments to igp@hawaiianelectric.com, or via U.S. Mail to the Director, T&D and Interconnection Planning at Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., P.O. Box 2750, Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-0001. For questions or clarification regarding the EOI process, contact igp@hawaiianelectric.com.

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