Dynamic Energy constructing 6.6-MW solar array to power Maine grocery store chain

Aug 26, 2021 09:55 PM ET
  • Dynamic Energy Solutions commenced construction of a 6.6-MWDC ground-mounted solar array in Norridgewock, Maine. The project includes a spots offtake contract with grocer Albertsons Companies, as well as it is just one of the largest business solar installations in Maine's solar market.
Dynamic Energy constructing 6.6-MW solar array to power Maine grocery store chain
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Once fully functional, the 6.6-MW system will give power for a lot of the Albertsons' Shaw's shop locations throughout the Central Maine Power energy region.

" This system will certainly not just provide the benefits of clean as well as renewable energy for Albertsons Companies, however likewise serves the future needs of Mainers by resolving the threats of environment change," said John Conley, Dynamic Energy's president and also Bathroom native. "Our team is proud to proceed its advancement work in Maine and sustain the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard objective of 100% sustainable electrical energy by 2050."

Earlier this year, Albertsons Cos. dedicated to setting a science-based target to decrease carbon discharges, and also the company plans to utilize collaborations, like its one with Dynamic Energy and also Soltage, to meet its environment objectives.

" Providing solar power to our Shaw's shops in Maine lines up with Albertsons Companies' dedication to proceed making a significant distinction in our communities as well as decreasing our climate effects," claimed Suzanne Long, Group Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & ESG at Albertsons Companies. "This project with Dynamic Energy and Soltage stands for a major step in working toward our science-based reduction goals."

Dynamic Energy identified as well as protected an area of land based upon crucial website criteria in 2019. Constant with Dynamic Energy's solar siting practices, the field beneath the panels includes a mix of yards and flowers to maintain the ecology of the land for pollinators.

After the land was safeguarded, Dynamic Energy introduced its finance partner Soltage, a nationwide independent power producer.

" We're proud to lead the way in Maine's growing market, with our good friends at Dynamic Energy," said Jesse Grossman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Soltage. "It's crucial to sustain American companies as they progress to adopt tidy energy to decarbonize their procedures, as well as we're happy to be part of their shift."

In addition to the growth as well as personality of the project, Dynamic Energy is likewise supplying engineering, purchase, and also building (EPC) solutions for the project. Dynamic Energy is anticipated to finish building and construction, setup, and final commissioning in the 4th quarter of 2021.




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