EDP Renewables has announced that it is partnering with US solar financier and operator, Volt Energy Utility, to build a 100MWac solar project in Illinois. The Hickory solar park will be located near Jerseyville, the largest city in Illinois.
The CEO of EDP Renewables, Miguel Stilwell D’Andrade, emphasized the importance of partnerships in transitioning to cleaner energy consumption. He also highlighted the need for technology companies to use clean energy to power their data centers and support AI development.
EDP Renewables has not disclosed the name of their partner for this specific project, but they have emphasized the significance of partnerships in the transition towards renewable energy. The CEO of EDP, Miguel Stilwell D’Andrade, has emphasized the need for technology companies to use clean energy to power their data centers and support AI development.
In addition to this project, EDP Renewables has also entered into an agreement with US technology giant Microsoft to sell the electricity generated by the project. Microsoft will purchase renewable energy credits and electricity produced as part of a PPA for 15 years following the start of operations. This project is expected to begin operations this year.