US developer Vesper Energy has entered into a 57MW virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with marine market supplier Brunswick Corporation.
The VPPA will offset a majority of the projected electricity needs of Brunswick’s global operations.
Under the multi-year agreement, Vesper will deliver an estimated 57MW of renewable energy each year to the North American grid generated by the 500MW Hornet solar farm in Texas.
Hornet is targeted to be fully operational by the end of 2023.
Brunswick said the commitment will diversify the company’s renewable energy portfolio, which also includes on-site solar power systems at its Mercury Marine headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and European headquarters in Petit-Rechain, Belgium.
Brunswick chief executive Dave Foulkes said: “We are proud to take the next step toward reducing our carbon footprint by entering into a contract with Vesper.
“We understand the impact our businesses and products have on the environment and supporting the addition of more clean power to the grid is an excellent opportunity for us to continue leading the way in sustainable, responsible business practices.”