Summary
Santee Cooper issued its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals seeking binding proposals from qualified developers for new utility‑scale photovoltaic projects to be added across its service territory through 2030. Central Electric Power Cooperative will participate in evaluating proposals and may elect to join as a power purchaser; Santee Cooper prefers commercial operation by Dec. 31, 2030. Developers must submit all required forms and supporting documentation through The Energy Authority (TEA) RFP Marketplace by July 6, 2026, and must have submitted a transmission interconnection request with Santee Cooper by March 31, 2026.