EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) launched a 100 MW Riverstart III solar park in Randolph County, Indiana today.

Amazon has signed a long-term power purchase agreement to provide 100 megawatts of electricity for the third phase of the Riverstart solar park. This project is part of Amazon's climate commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions for all of its operations by 2040, and is also part of the company's efforts to match 100% of the electricity used in its operations with renewable energy.

The power generation of Riverstart III is equivalent to the electricity consumption of over 19200 households in Indiana. The economic growth during the project implementation period will benefit local initiatives such as schools, road maintenance, infrastructure, and other basic services. The project will pay approximately 32.8 million US dollars to local governments in the form of taxes. During the project implementation, approximately $2.9 million will be used for local restaurants, shops, gas stations, and other retailers.

The construction of Riverstart III has created over 350 job opportunities and will continue to create multiple job opportunities during its operation. Landowners and farmers within the project scope will receive $28 million in land lease agreements, which will help maintain their land and alleviate financial burdens in the face of challenging markets and adverse weather conditions affecting the US agricultural sector. In order to fulfill its environmental responsibility, EDPR NA adopted pollinator friendly practices in the construction and maintenance of Riverstart III.

Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP R NA, said, "With the launch of the new phase of Riverstart Solar's project, our investment portfolio in Indiana continues to grow, once again demonstrating the significant contribution of renewable energy and solar energy to meeting Indiana's growing energy needs." "As the largest renewable energy owner and operator in the state, we thank Randolph County for its continued partnership with us, focusing on providing economic and community benefits, and achieving a positive track record

EDP R NA manages 11 phases of four renewable energy projects in Indiana, totaling 1.7 gigawatts. The project includes two phases of the 398 MW Headwaters wind farm, six phases of the 801 MW Meadow Lake wind farm, three phases of the 300 MW Riverstart solar park, and a 202 MW Sweet Acres wind farm.