Lightsource BP has signed a power purchase agreement with Amazon for a new 375MW (DC) solar project under development in Ohio.
Once complete, the solar plant is expected to deliver nearly 600,000 megawatt hours (MWh) annually of additional renewable energy for Amazon operations locally.
The project will be located in Auglaize and Allen Counties.
Lightsource BP senior vice president Emilie Wangerman said: “Investment in renewable energy by corporates such as Amazon is spurring development of clean and affordable energy sources in the US that are benefiting everyone – from reducing pollution from electricity generation for our country’s overall grid to economic benefits, including new revenue for schools, that are staying local and supporting communities near the projects.”
It is expected that the Birch solar project will be the largest corporate taxpayer in Allen County.
Locally generated renewable energy also attracts and retains businesses such as Amazon who significantly contribute to Ohio’s economy.