ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a
leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern
Company, today announced that the 100-megawatt (MW) Wildhorse
Mountain Wind Facility in Pushmataha
County, Okla., is now operational.
"Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility is our fourth wind project in
the state of Oklahoma, and we are
pleased to see this project achieve commercial operation," said
Southern Power CEO Mark Lantrip.
"This additional facility showcases our commitment to the
development of wind energy and is an excellent addition to our
growing renewable fleet."
The electricity and associated renewable energy credits (RECs)
generated by the facility are being sold under a 20-year power
purchase agreement to Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
(AECC). AECC will have the option to keep or sell the associated
RECs.
Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility consists of 29 wind turbines
manufactured by Vestas, which is contracted with Southern Power to
maintain and operate the facility. Vestas will provide long-term
maintenance of the turbines through a service agreement. Southern
Power is responsible for performing the balance of onsite plant
operations.
Southern Power acquired the facility in May 2018 from Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and
oversaw all construction activity on site. RES served as the
developer and constructor of the site, which created 250 jobs at
peak construction.
This project aligns with Southern Power's business strategy of
acquiring and developing projects covered by long-term contracts
with counterparties with strong credit support.
Southern Power's wind portfolio now consists of more than 2,058
MW and is a part of the company's 4,454-MW renewable fleet, which
consists of 40 solar and wind facilities operating or under
construction.
About Southern Power
"Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading
U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of
municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor- owned utilities,
and commercial and industrial customers. Southern Power and its
subsidiaries, some of which are owned in part with various
partners, own or operate 49 facilities operating or under
construction in 12 states with more than 11,864 MW of generating
capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New
Mexico, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, Texas and Washington."
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving
9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric
operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution
companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving
wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy
infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and
telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for
excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices
below the national average. For more than a century, we have been
building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of
energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon
capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency
and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to
innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its
subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers
and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our
uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at
the center of everything we do and govern our business to the
benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices
have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense,
G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the
Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit
www.southerncompany.com.
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