NextEra Energy Resources purchase solar projects from First Solar

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the competitive energy subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. and First Solar, Inc. today announced they have entered into agreements for NextEra Energy Resources to purchase four solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totalling 40 MW in Ontario, Canada from First Solar, Inc.

Under the terms of the project agreements, First Solar will continue developing and will construct the Sombra and Moore Solar Energy Centers, using First Solar’s advanced thin film solar modules. Each Solar Energy Center will consist of two 10 MW solar PV projects. Once operational, NextEra Energy Resources’ Canadian subsidiary, NextEra Energy Canada, will own and operate all four projects.

“We’re pleased to forge this new customer relationship with NextEra Energy Resources, a company that shares our strong commitment to developing renewable energy in North America,” said Frank DeRosa, First Solar senior vice president of North American project development. “Together we look forward to bringing these projects online in 2011 and contributing to Canada’s clean energy needs.”

The Sombra and Moore Solar Energy Centers, located in Sombra and Moore Townships, Ontario, will each utilise thin film technology on a fixed tilt system. Each 10 MW project will consist of more than 172,000 panels. The Sombra and Moore Solar Energy Centers will provide enough power to serve about 6440 homes. Each year the solar projects are expected to help avoid nearly 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of removing nearly 8600 cars from the road every year for the life of the project.

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