Commercial, Solar, Sourcing Renewables  -  October 31, 2024

Verizon Adds Solar in Arizona

Verizon Communications signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the White Wing Ranch solar project in Yuma County, Arizona.

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) announced that it has completed construction and began commercial operation of its 179-megawatt (MW) White Wing Ranch solar array.

White Wing Ranch is located on approximately 1,400 acres of privately-owned land and will deliver renewable energy to the bulk electric grid via the 500 kV Hoodoo Wash Switchyard. 

As part of LRE’s continued commitment to land stewardship, White Wing Ranch utilized land management practices to promote the regeneration of native desert ecosystems. The project is expected to be operational for more than 30 years and will provide significant economic benefits to the community and a substantial property tax base for Yuma County.

“White Wing Ranch is another example of our commitment to powering our operations with clean, renewable energy,” said James Gowen, Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain and Chief Sustainability Officer, for Verizon, in a statement. “LRE continues to be a great partner to work with as we further our commitment to protecting our planet and transitioning to a greener U.S. energy grid.”

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