EDP R NA Distributed Generation has completed and launched the 3.4 MWAC Bristol I Community Solar Project in Bristol, Maine. This continues the growth momentum of EDPR NA DG in the community solar field, with operating assets exceeding 61 MWAC across 32 projects in six states.

The electricity generated by Bristol One will be supplied to over 400 residential and small business users in southern Maine, who have signed up to purchase electricity from the community project through EDPR's partner PowerMarket.

During the development of Bristol I, EDPR collaborated with local developer Midcoast Solar and provided construction services by E&S Electric Company. In addition, EDPR also involved local team members in the development of the project.

As a proud Maine native, I am honored to not only be a member of the Bristol I development team, but also a client of this project, "said David Kane, Director of Development at EDPR NA DG. Maine is one of the leading states in the energy transition, with over 600 megawatts of solar energy currently connected to the grid

Bristol One will bring sustained economic benefits to the local community, having contributed over $123000 in investments in key services related to schools, public safety, and road maintenance in the form of taxes since 2023. This project has created over 40 construction jobs.

Eliza Donoghue, Executive Director of the Maine Renewable Energy Association, said, "Maine is at the forefront of developing reliable, economical, clean, and self-produced energy for residents and the economy. Partners such as EDPR NA distributed generation and community solar projects like Bristol I are necessary for the state's continued development as it responsibly invests in the energy future and maintains grid reliability

EDP Renewables North America and EDPR NA DG have been working in Maine for twenty years, developing utility scale and distributed solar projects. In addition to this new project, EDPR also has another 27 MWAC community solar project currently under construction.