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So, this really isn't related to the podcast but several threads on the boards have discussed the new solar facilities and conventional electrical generation on WDW property. Energy geeks may want to review Reedy Creek's 2018 Annual Report which can be downloaded from their web site, along with several other documents. https://www.rcid.org/documents/
Of note, the new 50 MW solar farm that came on line in late 2018, is widely referred to in various news stories as being able to provide 25-50% of WDW's electric needs. More info in the report (Section 3-6) indicates an expected annual generation of 120,000 MWh annually. By comparison, Reedy Creek's peak electric demand in 2018 was 181 MW. Their total electric consumption was 1,135,868 MWh as shown on Table 2-1 of the report.
By my calculation:
MW = 50/181 = 27%
MWh = 120,000/1,135,868 = 10.6%
Draw whatever conclusions you like....
Of note, the new 50 MW solar farm that came on line in late 2018, is widely referred to in various news stories as being able to provide 25-50% of WDW's electric needs. More info in the report (Section 3-6) indicates an expected annual generation of 120,000 MWh annually. By comparison, Reedy Creek's peak electric demand in 2018 was 181 MW. Their total electric consumption was 1,135,868 MWh as shown on Table 2-1 of the report.
By my calculation:
MW = 50/181 = 27%
MWh = 120,000/1,135,868 = 10.6%
Draw whatever conclusions you like....