EDF Renewables signs VPPA for 345 MWac Space City Solar project in Wharton County
EDF Renewables North America has signed a power purchase agreement for the second tranche of the Space City Solar Project with an affiliate of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. for 100 MWac / 132 MWdc. The project’s total capacity is up to 345 MWac / 455 MWdc. Space City Solar, located in Wharton County, Texas, is expected to commence construction in Summer 2021 and begin delivery of clean electricity in Summer 2022.
Approximately 300 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase with more than US$30 million generated in new tax revenue over the operating life for Wharton County taxing entities.
Space City Solar is specially designed to generate clean energy while minimizing impacts to wildlife, habitat, and other environmental resources. The project will utilize high-efficiency bifacial solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.
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