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EDP inaugurates one solar park, signs PPA for another

EDP inaugurates one solar park, signs PPA for another
(Courtesy: American Public Power Association)

EDP subsidiaries are making moves at two U.S. solar parks – inaugurating one and signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) for another.

EDP Renewables North America announced the inauguration of Pearl River Solar Park (Pearl River) in Scott County, Mississippi. Located in the northwest corner of the county, Pearl River has an installed capacity of 210 MWp (175 MWac) and is comprised of 400,000 monofacial and bifacial tracking photovoltaic panels. According to market data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the project is the largest solar park to date in Mississippi. 

“Pearl River Solar Park is an important part of the state’s growing clean energy portfolio, and we are proud to have them in Scott County, contributing to the economic development of the region.  Furthermore, the EDPR NA team continues to demonstrate their commitment to fostering high-impact community relationships,” said former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey.

Additionally, EDP Renováveis, S.A. announced it secured a 15-year PPA with an unnamed “large technology company” to sell 90% of the energy produced by a 150 MWac (213 MWdc) solar project in Fulton Country, Illinois. The project is situated within a former coal mining area and is set to achieve commercial operations in 2025. 

Another project under development, the 100 MW Ragsdale Solar Park in Canton, Mississippi, will provide over $36 million to local governments and $15 million to landowners throughout its lifespan once it becomes operational, EDP Renewables North America said.

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