EDP Renewables North America

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

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Tuesday, March 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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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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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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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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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).

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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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Wednesday, February 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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Thursday, February 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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Monday, January 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.

ACORE Names 2024 Class of New and Returning Board Members

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy, today announced its new Board class for 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy, today announced its new Board class for 2024.
  • "We are delighted to kick off the new year by welcoming a terrific class of new and returning members to ACORE's Board of Directors," said ACORE President and CEO Ray Long.
  • "We are delighted to kick off the new year by welcoming a terrific class of new and returning members to ACORE's Board of Directors," said ACORE President and CEO Ray Long.
  • "Congratulations to all of our new ACORE Board members," said Kevin Gresham, ACORE's Board Chair and Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs at RWE Clean Energy LLC.

EDP Renewables North America Launches the Close the Loop Program

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The announcement comes on the heels of EDPR NA’s partnership with SOLARCYCLE , an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, alongside continuing work with 18 additional leaders in the recycling services sector throughout North America.

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  • The announcement comes on the heels of EDPR NA’s partnership with SOLARCYCLE , an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, alongside continuing work with 18 additional leaders in the recycling services sector throughout North America.
  • “As an innovative solar recycling company with industry-leading technology that can recycle and recover over 95% of the valuable material from a solar panel, we are thrilled that EDP Renewables North America has chosen SOLARCYCLE as a top, trusted partner for its new Close the Loop Program,” said Suvi Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of SOLARCYCLE.
  • “We’re excited to be ending the year focusing on tackling one of the key challenges our industry has had to date – namely the sustainability practices associated with recycling of materials during and post-construction of renewables projects,” stated Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America.
  • Janette Freeman, Director of Business Development at Fabtech Solar Solutions added, “We’re looking forward to our continued collaboration with EDP Renewables North America on the launch of their Close the Loop Program in supporting a truly circular economy focused on recycling.

 Global Energy Transition (GET) Held First Annual Award Ceremony and Charity Event.

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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On Friday, October 27, 2023, Global Energy Transition (GET), a registered 501c3 non-profit, held its first annual Award Ceremony and Charity Event at the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, in Houston, Texas.

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  • On Friday, October 27, 2023, Global Energy Transition (GET), a registered 501c3 non-profit, held its first annual Award Ceremony and Charity Event at the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, in Houston, Texas.
  • This holistic approach promotes a 'just transition' and promises meaningful progress and innovation in the energy transition, uniting diverse perspectives for an effective future.
  • Out of this situation emerged the non-profit, Global Energy Transition (GET), with Sonia and over 50 clients and friends coming together to help.
  • For more information about Global Energy Transition, please visit: getdecarb.org
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RE+ 2023: The Largest Clean Energy Event in North America attracts 40K attendees

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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With an outstanding lineup of speakers, innovative products and services, and immersive experiences, RE+ 2023 showcased its position as the pinnacle event of the industry.

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  • With an outstanding lineup of speakers, innovative products and services, and immersive experiences, RE+ 2023 showcased its position as the pinnacle event of the industry.
  • RE+ 2023, the premier clean energy event, marked a historic milestone as it brought together 40,000 attendees.
  • "This year's RE+ event was nothing short of extraordinary, as we welcomed a record-breaking 40,000 attendees and over 1,350 exhibitors.
  • RE+ 2023 continues to be the focal point for the entire clean energy industry community," said Stephen Miner, President and CEO, RE+ Events.