Ohio PJM project located in Ross and Pickaway Counties
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid Renewables announced today the start of operations of Amazon Solar Farm Ohio - Yellowbud (Yellowbud), a 274 megawatt (MW) solar project located in Ross and Pickaway Counties, Ohio. Located in the PJM market, Yellowbud has an executed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon for the solar farm.
"Amazon is deeply committed to the state of Ohio, where we're investing in and scaling new renewable energy projects like Yellowbud that will help power our operations with 100% renewable energy, while also bringing new jobs, economic benefits, and new sources of clean energy to local communities," said Amazon Head of Energy, Water and Sustainability, Nat Sahlstrom. "We're eager to continue contributing to Ohio's economic and environmental goals as part of Amazon's commitment to become a more sustainable business."
In recognition of this milestone, National Grid Renewables and Amazon hosted community members and local media for a tour of Yellowbud so they could see first-hand how the project is making a positive impact on the local community and throughout the state of Ohio. During operations, Yellowbud is estimated to generate $90 million in tax revenue, jobs, landowner income and charitable initiatives.
Additionally, the project continually seeks ways to support ...