Verizon Selects Supplier For Four Renewable Purchase Agreements, Including Texas Project

Leeward Renewable Energy today announced that it has entered into 15-year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements (REPAs) with Verizon Communications, through which Verizon will purchase the energy generated from four of Leeward’s wind and solar projects under development: Blackford County Wind, Horizon Solar, White Wing Ranch Solar projects, and an 80 MW wind project in development with details to come

In aggregate, the projects will have the capacity to generate up to 640 megawatts (MW). Construction of all projects is expected to be completed by June 30, 2024

The four projects include:

• Horizon Solar: Located in Frio County, Texas, the Horizon Solar project will have a generation capacity of 200 MW. Construction of the facility is expected to begin in September 2022 and be completed by December 31, 2023.

• White Wing Ranch Solar: Located in Yuma County, Arizona, the White Wing Ranch Solar project will have a generation capacity of 160 MW. Construction of the facility is expected to begin in May 2023 and be completed by June 30, 2024.

• Blackford Wind: Located in Blackford County, Indiana, the Blackford Wind project will have a generation capacity of 200 MW. Construction of the facility is expected to begin in February 2023 and be completed by December 31, 2023.

• 80 MW Wind Project: In development with details to come.

Verizon and Leeward have an existing relationship through previously signed REPAs for the 196 MW Big Plain and 100 MW Oak Trail solar projects.