Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy recently celebrated the completion of their collaboration on a 9.4 MW solar farm in Warren, Rhode Island. The solar park, which includes two solar panels placed side by side, represents a unique repurposing of an area that was previously developed as a golf course.
TPE developed the project and Nexamp built, owns and operates it. Construction started at the end of 2022 and power was supplied to the electricity grid for the first time last month. It is located in Rhode Island Energy’s service area and is part of Rhode Island’s Virtual Net Metering program, which exclusively serves schools, nonprofits and municipalities.
“This is our largest solar project in Rhode Island to date, adding to our rapidly growing national solar portfolio and expanding our long-standing relationship with TPE as a valued development partner,” said Jenn DeLaney, Vice President of Channel Operations, Nexamp . “Every project we build, whether we develop it ourselves or collaborate with partners, represents a long-term commitment to the host community and an opportunity to make renewable energy more widely available to all. We are pleased to bring the benefits of solar energy to important local organizations with this latest project in Warren.”
“We are thrilled to get this unique project across the finish line with a trusted partner like Nexamp,” said Salar Naini, president of TurningPoint Energy. “Transforming an old golf course into a solar farm not only revitalizes unused land, but also contributes to a greener future for Rhode Island.”
This solar project will deliver energy savings to 15 area nonprofits, schools, cities and towns that have signed an energy sales agreement with Nexamp and receive their power from Rhode Island Energy. This project is expected to generate approximately 11.5 million kWh annually over its lifetime, contributing to Rhode Island’s goal of 100% renewable electricity across the state.
“Congratulations to the City of Warren and all parties involved in moving this solar energy project forward,” said Chris Kearns, Acting Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. “This system makes a major contribution to the goals of Rhode Island’s Act on Climate and supports our 100% renewable energy standard by 2033.”
One of the local groups benefiting from the solar energy project is Warren-based Hope & Main, a nonprofit culinary incubator committed to empowering an inclusive community of entrepreneurs to start and cultivate thriving food businesses that form the basis for a more just, sustainable and sustainable life. resilient local food economy.
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