Brookfield Renewable's 900-MW Solar, Storage Project in Oregon

• Brookfield Renewable US revs up plans for 900-MW Speedway solar-plus-storage project in Oregon, creating jobs and protecting wildlife corridors.

Brookfield Renewable US has announced plans to develop the 900-MW Speedway solar-plus-storage project in Sherman County, Oregon. The project will be located east of Grass Valley and will be situated next to an existing transmission line, eliminating the need for additional power lines. The company intends to arrange the solar arrays in a way that protects existing agricultural and wildlife corridors.

The Speedway project is expected to create hundreds of jobs during construction and provide employment opportunities and tax contributions once operational. Brookfield Renewable US, a part of Canada's Brookfield Renewable Partners LP, will hold public hearings this summer or autumn as the next step in the project development process.

What are the benefits and plans for Brookfield Renewable US's Speedway solar-plus-storage project?

• The Speedway solar-plus-storage project will have a capacity of 900 MW, making it one of the largest renewable energy projects in Oregon.
  
• The project will be located in Sherman County, Oregon, east of Grass Valley, and will be situated next to an existing transmission line, reducing the need for additional infrastructure.
  
• Brookfield Renewable US plans to arrange the solar arrays in a way that protects existing agricultural and wildlife corridors, minimizing environmental impact.
  
• The Speedway project is expected to create hundreds of jobs during the construction phase and provide long-term employment opportunities and tax contributions once operational.
• Brookfield Renewable US, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable Partners LP, will hold public hearings in the summer or autumn to gather feedback and input from the community as part of the project development process.