Duke Energy Renewables has agreed a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with communications specialist Sprint for electricity from the 182MW Maryneal wind farm in Texas.
The VPPA is for 173.3MW and will enable Sprint to reduce its carbon footprint with renewable energy covering about 30% of its needs.
Maryneal is located in Nolan County and will feature 38 Nordex 4.8MW turbines when it comes online in December 2020.
Wanzek Construction has been contracted to build the project.
A full notice to proceed with construction will start in early 2020, Duke said.
During peak construction the project will create approximately 200 jobs, it added.
Sprint Foundation chairman Doug Michelman said: “Sprint is serious about minimising its carbon impact, and operating as a more sustainable company.
“This wind project will help us make substantial progress towards offsetting the energy we use across our operations, including our headquarters, retail stores, call centres and cell towers.”
Duke Energy Renewables president Rob Caldwell said: “Wind power is contributing to a cleaner, stronger US economy and the Maryneal wind power project further expands our renewable energy presence in Texas.
“We’re excited to work with Sprint to create jobs, strengthen the local economy and generate clean energy.”
Schneider Electric Energy and Sustainability Services advised Sprint on the Maryneal VPPA, supporting project selection and negotiations.