FARMINGTON, Maine – One of New England’s largest solar energy centers is approaching a major power generation milestone.
The Farmington Solar Energy Center is on pace to deliver roughly half a million megawatt hours to the ISO New England grid by the end of this year – enough to power every home in Portland and Lewiston for an entire year.
“Generating enough electricity to power every home in Maine’s two biggest cities will be a proud accomplishment for us—the Farmington Solar Energy Center has been a great success,” said Brian Bolster, president and CEO of NextEra Energy Resources. “Every day, Mainers benefit from reliable, low-cost solar energy produced right here at home by NextEra Energy Resources—and the local community gains an important source of revenue—it’s a win/win for everyone.”
The solar site began generating electricity in 2021 following a $110 million investment from NextEra Energy Resources, one of America’s largest infrastructure investors.
The site is also a boost to the local economy. In addition to creating hundreds of jobs during construction, the project will generate $15 million in local and state tax revenue that can be used for essential services like schools, roads, police and fire.
About NextEra Energy Resources
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated entities, "NextEra Energy Resources") is advancing America’s energy future with the largest and most diverse portfolio of power generation and infrastructure solutions. NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage, natural gas, nuclear and other critical energy infrastructure, with approximately 33,410 megawatts of total net generating capacity. The business operates safe, reliable nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy nuclear fleet. NextEra Energy Resources offers a wide range of integrated solutions to help utilities and businesses across the country meet their energy needs when and where they need it. NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit: www.NextEraEnergyResources.com