### Breaking Down the Nation’s Largest Approved Solar and Storage Project: What It Means for the Solar Industry
The solar industry is buzzing with excitement over northern Oregon’s Sunstone Solar Project, which has officially been approved as the nation’s largest solar and storage project to date. Boasting 2.4 GW of solar generation paired with 7.2 GW of energy storage (and a truly unique 2:1 DC-to-AC ratio), this project could become a model for the future of large-scale solar. But what does all of this mean for homeowners, businesses, and the solar industry as a whole? Let’s dive into the details.
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### The 2:1 DC-to-AC Ratio: What Makes This Project Unique?
One of the standout features of this project is its DC-to-AC ratio—a metric that describes the relationship between the capacity of the solar panels and the size of the inverters connecting the solar power to the grid. Most solar companies design systems with a ratio of around 1.25:1 to avoid “clipping” (when solar production exceeds inverter capacity and the extra energy is wasted). However, this solar company is pushing the envelope with a groundbreaking 2:1 ratio, thanks to its integration
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/08/oversized-solar-farm-keeps-lights-on-until-midnight/
