Project will create hundreds of
construction jobs and 900MW of clean energy
GRASS
VALLEY, Ore., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookfield Renewable U.S.
today announces that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed with
the Oregon Department of Energy to develop the Speedway Solar and
Battery Storage Project, located east of Grass Valley. This project underscores
Brookfield Renewable's long-term commitment to advancing
sustainable energy solutions and supporting the transition to a
low-carbon economy.
The Speedway Project solar power facility will be coupled with a
battery energy storage system, enhancing the reliability and
stability of the regional energy grid. Once completed, the facility
is expected to generate approximately 900 megawatts (MW) of
carbon-free energy, making it one of the largest such projects in
the state.
"We are pleased to deliver the NOI and take this significant
step forward in developing the Speedway Project," said John Soininen, vice president of development at
Brookfield Renewable U.S. "We are grateful for the warm welcome we
have received in Sherman County
and look forward to building long-term relationships throughout the
community."
This project is strategically located near the Oregon Raceway
just outside of Grass Valley. The
project is located next to an existing transmission line
eliminating the need for additional transmission lines to reach the
grid.
The project layout is what really sets the Speedway Project
apart. The design of the solar arrays will be in "ribbons" along
the edges of fields to protect existing agricultural and wildlife
corridors, thereby allowing continued agricultural use of the
land.
"With Speedway, we want to preserve the county's legacy of
natural resource stewardship," Soininen continued. "By working with
the landowners, we can reach our twin goals of decarbonizing the
grid and maintaining the character of the region."
In addition to its environmental benefits, the Speedway Project
is expected to bring significant economic opportunities to
Sherman County. During the
construction phase, the project will create hundreds of family wage
jobs and stimulate local economic activity. Once operational, it
will provide ongoing employment opportunities and contribute to the
local tax base for shared priorities like firefighters, education
and infrastructure.
For more information about the Speedway Project or to get in
touch with the project team, please visit our website at
www.speedwaysolarproject.com.
About Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Brookfield Renewable U.S. is a leading owner, operator and
developer of renewable power, delivering innovative, renewable
power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable,
low-carbon future.
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