# Hawaiian Electric renewable energy procurement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hawaiian-electric-renewable-energy-procurement > Updated: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Hawaiian Electric has initiated a large-scale procurement process to expand renewable energy, storage, and firm capacity on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. Following approval from the state Public Utilities Commission, the utility is seeking approximately 1,650 GWh of variable renewable energy, such as wind and solar, 465 MW of grid-forming resources, and 111 MW of firm generating capacity. These resources are intended for service between 2031 and 2034, with a proposal submission deadline set for January 22, 2027. This procurement effort aligns with Hawaii’s objective to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2045. The initiative follows a period of growth in distributed energy resources; during the first half of 2026, customers added 3,429 grid-connected rooftop solar systems and 55 megawatts of battery storage, despite the expiration of federal clean energy tax credits earlier in the year. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Hawaiian Electric launches major renewable energy and storage procurement Hawaiian Electric has issued a major RFP for renewable energy and storage projects while reporting the addition of over 3,400 rooftop solar systems in the first half of 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hawaiian-electric-launches-major-renewable-energy-and-storage-procurement ### 2026-07-20: Hawaiian Electric launches biggest renewable‑energy procurement for Hawaii’s grid Hawaiian Electric filed a major RFP to procure 1,650 GWh of renewables, 465 MW of solar‑battery storage and 111 MW of firm generation, aiming for 100 % clean power by 2045 and seeking up to 500 MW extra firm‑f­ 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hawaiian-electric-launches-massive-renewable-energy-and-storage-procurement-for-2045-clean-power-goa --- Cite as: Hawaiian Electric renewable energy procurement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hawaiian-electric-renewable-energy-procurement