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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 vitality effectivity and renewable vitality, yesterday introduced the industrial operations and dedication ceremony for Kūpono Photo voltaic. The photo voltaic and battery storage facility, situated at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex, is now operational and supporting Hawaiian Electrical’s grid on O‘ahu.
The dedication ceremony passed off 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 neighborhood got here collectively to rejoice the crucial significance of this landmark mission that’s contributing to Hawai‘i’s clear vitality 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 vitality prices, decreasing fossil gasoline utilization, and advancing Hawai‘i’s purpose of reaching 100% clear vitality by 2045.
Utilizing 131 acres of Navy land underneath a long-term lease, Kūpono Photo voltaic now supplies clear, renewable vitality 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 vitality targets.
“I am thrilled to celebrate the dedication of Kūpono Solar, the largest solar-plus-battery storage facility on Oʻahu,” stated 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 mission for supporting the state’s ongoing efforts to have 100% renewable vitality 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,” stated 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,” stated Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Power, Installations, and Surroundings (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,” stated 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 function in bringing the mission to fruition. This included stakeholders from The US Navy, Hawaiian Electrical, in addition to elected officers, coverage makers, neighborhood members and trade 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 vitality asset developer, proprietor and operator. Our complete portfolio contains options that assist clients cut back prices, decarbonize to web zero, and construct vitality resiliency whereas leveraging sensible, related applied sciences. From implementing vitality effectivity and infrastructure upgrades to growing, developing, and working distributed vitality assets – we’re a trusted sustainability associate. Ameresco has efficiently accomplished vitality saving, environmentally accountable initiatives 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 staff offering native experience in North America and Europe.
The announcement of Ameresco’s completion of a renewable vitality asset mission is just not essentially indicative of the timing or quantity of income from such association, of the corporate’s total income for any specific interval or of traits within the firm’s total whole belongings in growth or operation. This mission was included in our beforehand reported belongings in growth as of March 31, 2024.
Press launch from Ameresco, Inc.
