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EDP Renewables Introduces its Arkansas Solar Park in Mississippi County

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024

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Blytheville, Arkansas, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDP Renewables North America ( EDPR NA ), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, is proud to launch its Crooked Lake Solar Park near Blytheville in Mississippi County, Arkansas.

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Blytheville, Arkansas, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDP Renewables North America ( EDPR NA ), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, is proud to launch its Crooked Lake Solar Park near Blytheville in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
The 175-megawatt (MW) project will generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 30,000 Arkansas homes each year.
Crooked Lake Solar Park will directly support Arkansas’ electric grid and is built on land leased by local landowners who recognize the benefits of hosting a solar project and believe the economic impact it’ll bring to the city and greater county, complimenting the area’s agricultural heritage.
“We’re proud to continue our expansion in the South with a focus on serving the clean energy needs of Arkansas,” stated Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America.

EDP Renewables Celebrates its First North Carolina Solar Park

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024

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MISENHEIMER, N.C., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a leading top five renewable energy developer and operator in North America, is pleased to present the recently completed Misenheimer Solar Park, located in the Village of Misenheimer in Stanly County, North Carolina. The solar project is one of the largest in the state, with an installed capacity of 74 megawatts (MW).

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North Carolina marks the 18th U.S. state where EDPR NA operates a utility-scale renewable energy project.
MISENHEIMER, N.C., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EDP Renewables North America LLC ( EDPR NA ), a leading top five renewable energy developer and operator in North America, is pleased to present the recently completed Misenheimer Solar Park , located in the Village of Misenheimer in Stanly County, North Carolina.
The solar project is one of the largest in the state, with an installed capacity of 74 megawatts (MW).
Misenheimer Solar Park (Misenheimer), which will be operated by EDPR NA, will generate enough energy annually to power the equivalent of more than 12,000 North Carolina homes while providing economic and environmental benefits to communities near the project and across the state.

CONNOR, CLARK & LUNN INFRASTRUCTURE EXCEEDS 1.8 GW OF CLEAN ENERGY CAPACITY WITH CLOSING OF ALBERTA WIND FARM INVESTMENT

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Venerdì, Aprile 19, 2024

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With this investment in Sharp Hills, CC&L Infrastructure now owns approximately 1.8 GW of renewable power across Canada, the U.S., and Chile, with overall assets under management of approximately $6 billion.

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With this investment in Sharp Hills, CC&L Infrastructure now owns approximately 1.8 GW of renewable power across Canada, the U.S., and Chile, with overall assets under management of approximately $6 billion.
At approximately 300 MW of capacity, Sharp Hills is one of the largest onshore wind farms in Canada, representing clean energy generation equivalent to the amount of power used by more than 160,000 Alberta homes.
"This investment in Sharp Hills marks our first wind investment in Canada, further diversifying our infrastructure portfolio across sector and geography," said Matt O'Brien, President of CC&L Infrastructure.
On a combined basis, CC&L Infrastructure's partnership with EDPR totals more than 800 MW of operating renewable energy projects across Canada and the U.S.

EDP Renewables and Walmart Announce 15-Year Power Purchase Agreement in Texas

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Martedì, Marzo 26, 2024

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HOUSTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas. Under the PPA, Walmart will be an offtaker for 162 MWac, complementing its current corporate procurement from EDPR NA projects of 233 MWac of utility-scale solar and wind energy and 36 MWac of distributed solar.

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HOUSTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EDP Renewables North America LLC ( EDPR NA ) and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas.
The new utility-scale project will power the equivalent of more than 27,000 homes in the Lone Star state each year.
"Walmart has shown immense leadership in driving local environmental stewardship and supporting the local economies of its employees' and customers' communities," added Sandhya Ganapathy , EDP Renewables North America CEO.
Since 2018, Walmart has been working with both EDPR NA's utility-scale and distributed generation business (EDPR NA Distributed Generation – "EDPR NA DG").

EDP Renewables North America and Volt Energy Utility Announce Solar Project with Microsoft Focused on Environmental Justice & Resiliency Building

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024

HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) and Volt Energy Utility, announced a partnership today launching the development of Hickory Solar Park (Hickory), a 110 MWac photovoltaic (PV) project located near Jerseyville, Illinois. Microsoft has agreed to purchase electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) for fifteen years from the project. This arrangement drives concrete action toward the three companies' shared commitment to an equitable and just transition of the electric power sector.i

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Microsoft has agreed to purchase electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) for fifteen years from the project.
With this EJ PPA, Hickory will contribute funding to enable the Sharing the Power Foundation to administer funds to mission-aligned programs.
"We are pleased to work with EDP Renewables and Volt Energy in reducing our environmental impact, and helping under-resourced communities build climate resilience," noted Kourtney Nelson, Senior Director of Renewable Energy Procurement, Microsoft.
In addition to the Hickory announcement, Microsoft also recently executed power purchase agreements at EDPR's Wolf Run Solar Park (140MWac, Illinois) and Cattlemen Solar Park II (150MWac, Texas).

Scale Microgrids Welcomes Nuno Escaja Gonçalves as Chief Financial Officer

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Martedì, Febbraio 27, 2024

Scale Microgrids (“Scale”), the leading vertically-integrated distributed energy platform and financing provider, is excited to announce the hiring of Nuno Escaja Gonçalves as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Scale Microgrids (“Scale”), the leading vertically-integrated distributed energy platform and financing provider, is excited to announce the hiring of Nuno Escaja Gonçalves as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Nuno Escaja Gonçalves joins Scale from EDP Renewables North America (“EDPR NA”), where he most recently served as the CFO of their Distributed Generation division and sat on the Management Committee.
“We’re thrilled to have someone as talented as Nuno joining the team,” said Scale’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Ryan Goodman.
Nuno Escaja Gonçalves’s appointment to the new CFO role is an expansion of Scale’s C-suite, adding to the company’s team of highly experienced clean energy executives.

CONNOR, CLARK & LUNN INFRASTRUCTURE TO EXPAND RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO WITH INVESTMENT IN 297 MEGAWATT ALBERTA WIND FARM

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 14, 2024

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"The Sharp Hills wind farm is an attractive addition to our increasingly diverse portfolio of infrastructure assets.

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"The Sharp Hills wind farm is an attractive addition to our increasingly diverse portfolio of infrastructure assets.
"CC&L Infrastructure has a long history and significant expertise as an owner of more than 80 clean energy projects.
"We're excited to partner again with CC&L Infrastructure, this time in Alberta," added Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America.
"The Sharp Hills project underscores our continuing commitment to invest in Alberta and contribute to its grid resiliency and energy security.

Solas Energy Celebrates EDP Renewables North America's Successful Completion of 297 MW Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

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Giovedì, Febbraio 8, 2024

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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solas Energy, a leader in providing comprehensive strategy and consulting services for renewable energy solutions, proudly acknowledges the operational commencement of the Sharp Hills Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada, a groundbreaking achievement by EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA). This project, boasting 297 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, further solidifies EDPR NA's position as a top renewable energy developer and operator in Canada.

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This project, boasting 297 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, further solidifies EDPR NA's position as a top renewable energy developer and operator in Canada.
Calgary-based TC Energy, a leading energy infrastructure company, serves as the energy offtaker for the project, underlining the collaborative efforts within the industry.
We look forward to continued collaboration with Solas Energy focused on creating a more resilient Canadian energy grid."
Solas Energy remains committed to advancing the renewable energy landscape and supporting projects that contribute to the growth of sustainable energy practices.

EDP Renewables North America Announces Operations Commencement of Sharp Hills Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada

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Lunedì, Gennaio 22, 2024

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Alberta, Canada, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDP Renewables North America ( EDPR NA ), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy operator in the United States, alongside EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (EDPR Canada), celebrates Sharp Hills Wind Farm becoming operational near the hamlets of Sedalia and New Bridgen in Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta, Canada, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDP Renewables North America ( EDPR NA ), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy operator in the United States, alongside EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (EDPR Canada), celebrates Sharp Hills Wind Farm becoming operational near the hamlets of Sedalia and New Bridgen in Alberta, Canada.
Sharp Hills Wind Farm represents an estimated capital investment of over $600M CAD and contributes to the local economy through job creation and funding to the community.
“I’m extremely proud of this milestone, as it marks the largest single-phase wind farm developed by EDP Renewables to date in North America,” stated Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDPR NA.
In addition to Sharp Hills, the company also operates the 100 MW Nation Rise Wind Farm and the 30 MW South Branch Wind Farm , both located south of Ottawa.

Arcadia becomes first community solar provider to reach 2GW capacity

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 10, 2024

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DENVER, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia, a technology company connecting the clean energy future, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking milestone in the clean energy sector. Arcadia now manages 2 gigawatts (GW) of community solar capacity and counting, reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future and expanding access to renewable energy.

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Arcadia now manages 2 gigawatts (GW) of community solar capacity and counting, reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future and expanding access to renewable energy.
Community solar makes it easy for individuals and businesses to access clean energy and solar savings — without the costly logistical barriers associated with private solar panels.
As respective solar farms generate clean energy, Arcadia makes sure that enrolled customers automatically receive solar credits on their power bills, resulting in annual savings.
Key highlights of Arcadia's journey to 2 GW in community solar include:
Expanding geographic reach: Arcadia's community solar program spans across 15 states from coast to coast, connecting over 223K subscribers to active or planned solar projects.