EDF Renewables to Develop 425 MW Solar Power in Indiana

EDF Renewables North America has announced that it has signed two agreements with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), delivering and helping I&M to add 425 MWac (554 MWdc) of solar energy to its clean energy mix.

EDF Renewables held that in the scheme of things, I&M will purchase the output from Sculpin Solar, 180 MWac (236 MWdc) under a 30-year PPA and it will also purchase 100% of the equity interests in Lake Trout Solar, 245 MWac (318 MWdc) following completion of construction activities under a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA).

The official statement by EDF Renewables held that these two projects combined are expected to generate approximately 880,000 MWh of clean energy annually.  This is equivalent to avoiding over 624,000 metric tons of carbon (CO₂) emissions annually which represents the greenhouse gas emissions from over 135,000 passenger vehicles driven over the course of one year.

“We are very pleased to partner with I&M and to contribute to its goal of delivering carbon-free energy to its customers,” said Eric Spigelman, Senior Director, Origination & Power Marketing at EDF Renewables. “Indiana and its farmers are taking the lead to decarbonize the energy sector, while also revitalizing the local economy with jobs, vendor contracts, taxes, and lease payments. We are excited to bring EDF Renewables first solar projects to Indiana and to support I&M as it delivers long-term price stability, stimulates economic growth, and reduces emissions.”

Steve Baker, I&M President and Chief Operating Officer, said, “The Lake Trout and Sculpin projects are important steps in I&M’s continued transition to cleaner, more diverse energy sources.”

Recently, EDF Renewables North America signed a 20-year PPA with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) – the California utility – for energy and renewable attributes related to the 117 MWac/148 MWdc Sapphire Solar project.