bp constructs utility scale solar project in Ohio
Published by Abi Larkin,
Editorial Assistant
Energy Global,
bp has announced its 134 MWdc (107 MWac) Arche solar project in Fulton County, Ohio, the US, is beginning construction, helping support the global transition to lower carbon energy. Arche is expected to create approximately 200 US jobs across the supply chain during construction and provide more than US$30 million in revenue to benefit local schools and other public services over the life of the project.
bp has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta for the project, bringing together two major corporations to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and support renewable energy growth in the US. Once completed, Arche will generate enough clean energy annually to power the equivalent of more than 20 000 US homes.
bp America Chairman and President, Dave Lawler, said: “This agreement shows how companies can create jobs, invest in the US economy, and at the same time support net zero ambitions and help the world reduce carbon emissions. It is another example of bp partnering to accelerate change and becoming an integrated energy company – one that can help corporations, countries, and cities decarbonise.”
bp’s 50:50 joint venture partner, global solar leader Lightsource bp, developed the project on behalf of bp, and is managing construction.
Urvi Parekh, Head of Renewable Energy at Meta, added: “We appreciate bp’s partnership in helping keep our commitment to supporting our global operations with 100% renewable energy. In addition to adding new energy to the grid, we are proud that this project will bring additional jobs and investment to Ohio.”
McCarthy Building Companies’ Renewable Energy & Storage team was selected as the main contractor for the project, which will include installation of ultra-low carbon solar panels and smart solar trackers from US-based manufacturers First Solar and Nextracker, respectively.
The project is part of bp’s plans to develop 20 GW of net renewable generating capacity by 2025 and 50 GW by 2030.
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