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42 MW Photo voltaic Paired with 42 MW Battery Storage in ‘Ewa is Now Powering 10,000 Houses with Clear, Renewable Power
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts & HONOLULU, Hawaii — Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a number one cleantech integrator specializing in power effectivity and renewable power, yesterday introduced the industrial operations and dedication ceremony for Kūpono Photo voltaic. The photo voltaic and battery storage facility, positioned at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex, is now operational and supporting Hawaiian Electrical’s grid on O‘ahu.
The dedication ceremony happened yesterday on the Kūpono Photo voltaic website in Ewa Seashore. Audio system for the occasion included the Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Chief Sustainability Officer; Captain Mark Sohaney, Commander of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam; Shelee Kimura, President and CEO of Hawaiian Electrical; and Nicole Bulgarino, Govt Vice President of Ameresco, amongst others. Key stakeholders and the group got here collectively to rejoice the essential significance of this landmark undertaking that’s contributing to Hawai‘i’s clear power future. The occasion highlighted the 42 MW photovoltaic photo voltaic array and four-hour 42 MW / 168 MWh battery storage facility’s key advantages, together with stabilizing power prices, lowering fossil gas utilization, and advancing Hawai‘i’s objective of reaching 100% clear power by 2045.
Utilizing 131 acres of Navy land below a long-term lease, Kūpono Photo voltaic now gives clear, renewable power to roughly 10,000 properties on O‘ahu while offsetting 50,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. This initiative paves the way for a diversified portfolio of clean energy solutions, aligning with both the Department of Defense’s and the state’s long-term clear power objectives.
“I am thrilled to celebrate the dedication of Kūpono Solar, the largest solar-plus-battery storage facility on Oʻahu,” mentioned Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “This groundbreaking project represents a significant step forward in our commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy. I want to mahalo Ameresco and Executive Vice President Nicole Bulgarino, Hawaiian Electric, the U.S. Navy and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Meredith Berger for their dedication to sustainability, because this project showcases their ability to innovate for the benefit of our community and environment. This is a shining example of how we can work together to build a cleaner, greener future for Oʻahu.”
Governor Josh Inexperienced, M.D., thanked Ameresco and the Kūpono Photo voltaic undertaking for supporting the state’s ongoing efforts to have 100% renewable power on O‘ahu’s grid by 2045. “I was fortunate to participate in the groundbreaking of this project in October 2022 and it gives me great satisfaction to see it powered up now and operating for the benefit of Oʻahu’s ratepayers. Our congratulations go to Ameresco for launching its first utility-scale solar project in the state of Hawai‘i, and our thanks go to Hawaiian Electric, the U.S. Navy, and our friends in the ‘Ewa community, for being such wonderful, supportive partners of a clean energy project that is significantly strengthening the power grid.”
“Congratulations and mahalo to Ameresco, the Navy and all those who worked collaboratively to get this project online, even in the face of challenges that included a worldwide pandemic,” mentioned Shelee Kimura, Hawaiian Electrical president and CEO. “These strong partnerships move us closer toward energy independence and help build a more resilient Hawaiʻi.”
“The Navy is proud of our partnership with Ameresco, Hawaiian Electric, and the community. Today we celebrate a significant milestone: this project will enhance our shared resilience — ensuring there is reliable energy to support the community and our mission,” mentioned Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Power, Installations, and Atmosphere (EI&E) and Chief Sustainability Officer, Meredith Berger. “By sharing our resources, we increase our resilience, and provide renewable, reliable, redundant power that support our shared energy goals and shared energy future.”
“Ameresco is delighted to announce the completion of this significant project and the commencement of operations for this renewable energy resource,” mentioned Nicole Bulgarino, Govt Vice President of Ameresco. “In collaboration with the Navy, Hawaiian Electric, and all of the critical community stakeholders, we have developed energy infrastructure that benefits the residents of O‘ahu and the natural environment. We are proud of the facility’s inauguration and the strides we are making together in sustainable energy development. Our collective efforts are dedicated to providing clean, dependable energy to Hawai‘i.”
Kūpono Photo voltaic was a collaborative effort, and the dedication ceremony was marked by the presence of so many pivotal contributors who performed a big position in bringing the undertaking to fruition. This included stakeholders from The US Navy, Hawaiian Electrical, in addition to elected officers, coverage makers, group members and business companions.
To study extra about Kūpono Photo voltaic, go to www.kuponosolar.com and to study extra about Ameresco, go to www.ameresco.com.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Based in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a number one cleantech integrator and renewable power asset developer, proprietor and operator. Our complete portfolio contains options that assist clients cut back prices, decarbonize to internet zero, and construct power resiliency whereas leveraging sensible, linked applied sciences. From implementing power effectivity and infrastructure upgrades to growing, developing, and working distributed power sources – we’re a trusted sustainability accomplice. Ameresco has efficiently accomplished power saving, environmentally accountable tasks with Federal, state and native governments, utilities, healthcare and academic establishments, housing authorities, and industrial and industrial clients. With its company headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has greater than 1,500 workers offering native experience in North America and Europe.
The announcement of Ameresco’s completion of a renewable power asset undertaking will not be essentially indicative of the timing or quantity of income from such association, of the corporate’s total income for any explicit interval or of developments within the firm’s total whole belongings in growth or operation. This undertaking was included in our beforehand reported belongings in growth as of March 31, 2024.
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