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title: "Hawaiian Electric prioritizes Kunia/Schofield and Koolaupoko renewable energy zones for future solar projects"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/292105830.md"
description: "Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. has prioritized the Kunia/Schofield and Koolaupoko renewable energy zones on Oahu for future grid-scale solar development. Selected for near-term feasibility, low risk, and manageable costs, this move aligns with a Hawaii Public Utilities Commission directive to designate at least two zones by June 2026. While these areas are favored, projects still require community engagement and environmental reviews. Land constraints remain a hurdle, with other zones reserved for later development toward the 2045 clean-energy goal."
datetime: "2026-07-08T19:06:49.000Z"
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# Hawaiian Electric prioritizes Kunia/Schofield and Koolaupoko renewable energy zones for future solar projects

-   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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. HEI - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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