EDF Renewables North America has secured the rights to develop the 212MW Morris Ridge solar farm in New York state in the US.
The rights were awarded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the 2018 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation.
The project will be located on approximately 405 hectares near the town of Mount Morris, and will be online by the end of 2022.
EDF Renewables North America director of development for the northeast region Stephane Desdunes said: “Our team is thrilled to be awarded the Morris Ridge solar project to help fulfil New York State’s goal to achieve 70% of the state’s electricity from renewable energy by 2030.
“The region, including the town of Mount Morris and Livingston County, will benefit from procurement and employment opportunities throughout the development, construction and operational phases.
“Morris Ridge will bring more than 200 jobs during peak construction and contribute millions of dollars to the county, town and school district during the operational life of the project.”
NYSERDA director of large-scale renewables Doreen Harris said: “Congratulations to EDF Renewables for its successful participation in this solicitation, which is a concrete step towards meeting New York’s nation-leading clean energy goals under Governor Cuomo’s Green New Deal.
“NYSERDA worked closely with EDF Renewables and the town of Mount Morris to make community engagement and responsible siting a priority, ensuring the project will not only help steward our precious natural resources, but benefit the state and local economy, and its workers.”