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🌟 Pioneering Renewable Energy in North Alabama 🌟 Joe Wheeler EMC is thrilled to announce the opening of our first solar farm in partnership with Peak Solarworks. This 1MW installation represents a significant step toward a sustainable future while supporting local economic development. Strategically located in Lawrence County, AL, across from the First Solar manufacturing facility, the farm features American-made First Solar Series 7 panels and cutting-edge technology to generate over 2 million kWh of clean energy annually. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to affordable, reliable energy for our members and our dedication to the community. 💬 From Gene Kanikovsky, JWEMC General Manager and CEO: “This solar project is more than renewable energy; it reflects our cooperative’s leadership in economic development and environmental stewardship. Our members are the ultimate beneficiaries!” Special thanks to Tennessee Valley Authority, First Solar, Peak Solarworks, and the Joe Wheeler EMC Board of Trustees for making this project a reality. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eytjKHyp Brooks Kracke, LAWRENCE COUNTY ALABAMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC, Jeremy Nails, Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, The Moulton Advertiser, Lawrence County Commission, AL Alabama, TVA Alan South, WAFF 48 WHNT News 19 WAAY-TV Dale Strong Aderholt Robert Congressman Rep Scott Stadthagen

Our work to transform landfills into solar energy hubs is making great progress, including the near completion of our project in Deep River, CT. The Verogy team has remediated and capped a former 2.3-acre landfill, returning a once-contaminated site to productive use with a 675 kW DC solar installation. We’re particularly excited about our Deep River project because the installation is being built with First Solar American-made solar panels. In Deep River, we’ve installed more than 1,450 modules manufactured by First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio. As we’ve designed and built projects across the country, we’ve been encouraged by the growth of domestic solar manufacturing. Panels built here in the U.S. not only create high quality manufacturing jobs, they strengthen American energy independence. We’re looking forward to energizing our Deep River project soon, with electrons flowing from American-made solar panels. #AmericasSolarCompany #AmericanSolar #InvestinginAmerica

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Investing in American Clean Energy event, including the Director at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, K.C. Belitz! We also want to give a special shoutout to the speakers for sharing their insights and expertise, including: • Will Crane, Vice President of Bluestem Energy Solutions • Cindy Axne, USDA Senior Advisor for Rural Engagement, Delivery & Prosperity • Pascal Caputo, Manager of State Affairs for First Solar • Alec Gorynski, MPA, Sr. Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Omaha Chamber • Eric Williams, Director Omaha Public Power District – Subdivision 6 Read the press release on our blog to see each individual's insights.

The Verogy team is nearing completion on our Deep River project, a solar installation located on a former 2.3-acre landfill. This underutilized parcel has been given a new lease on life as a 675 kW DC clean energy hub generating 100% zero-carbon, renewable power. We’re particularly excited to be installing First Solar solar panels at the Deep River project as they have the lowest environmental footprint in the industry. The modules boast a carbon and water footprint that is nearly 4X lower than other technologies.   When energized, our Deep River project will generate 962,000 kWh annually, enough to power 89 average homes for a year!   We’re always excited to have the opportunity to work with cities and towns in our home state and are proud to have successfully executed over 30 installations for municipalities across Connecticut. The clean energy generated in Deep River will benefit our environment while saving taxpayer dollars – a true win-win! #ResponsibleSolar

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is proud to announce that we have completed construction and reached commercial operation at our 179-MW White Wing Ranch solar project in Yuma County, AZ. This project is supported by Verizon Communications, Inc. through a long-term power purchase agreement and will deliver renewable energy to the bulk electric grid via the 500 kV Hoodoo Wash Switchyard.     This marks LRE’s first site with American-made and domestically sourced First Solar Series 7 technology, boosting its fleet to more than 3.3 GW.    LRE's CEO, Jason Allen, said: “We are pleased to begin operations at White Wing Ranch and support Verizon’s sustainability goals. We are excited for the future of renewable energy in the region and are committed to contributing meaningfully to the community throughout the lifespan of the project.”      White Wing Ranch utilized innovative land management practices to promote the regeneration of native desert ecosystems and created over 200 jobs during peak construction. The project is expected to be operational for more than 30 years and will provide significant economic benefits to the community and a substantial property tax base for Yuma County. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8-Q6nFY #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #CommunityImpact 

We were honored to host U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm at our Orion Solar Belt today!     Along with Sec. Granholm, local officials, Benjamin Treynor Sloss of Google, Blattner and our American-made suppliers including Gerdau, First Solar and Nextracker Inc. and other project partners, we officially marked commercial operation of our Orion Solar Belt, totaling approximately 900 MWdc of solar energy capacity.     Our Orion Solar Belt helps power Google’s data centers in Ellis County, Texas and represents Google’s largest solar energy investment in the world. And the Orion Solar Belt prioritizes American-made components.   More here: https://lnkd.in/daFSb6mx