42 MW Solar Paired with 42 MW Battery Storage
in ‘Ewa is Now Powering 10,000 Homes with Clean, Renewable
Energy
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator
specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today
announced the commercial operations and dedication ceremony for
Kūpono Solar. The solar and battery storage facility, located at
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex, is now operational
and supporting Hawaiian Electric’s grid on O‘ahu.
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The Dedication Ceremony of Kūpono Solar
Marked by the Untying of a Maile Lei. (Photo: Business Wire)
The dedication ceremony took place today at the Kūpono Solar
site in Ewa Beach. Speakers for the event included The Honorable
Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Chief
Sustainability Officer; Captain Mark Sohaney, Commander of Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam; Shelee Kimura, President and CEO of
Hawaiian Electric; and Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice President
of Ameresco, among others. Key stakeholders and the community came
together to celebrate the critical importance of this landmark
project that is contributing to Hawai‘i's clean energy future. The
event highlighted the 42 MW photovoltaic solar array and four-hour
42 MW / 168 MWh battery storage facility’s key benefits, including
stabilizing energy costs, reducing fossil fuel usage, and advancing
Hawai‘i's goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045.
Using 131 acres of Navy land under a long-term lease, Kūpono
Solar now provides clean, renewable energy to approximately 10,000
homes on O‘ahu while offsetting 50,000 tons of CO2 emissions
annually. This initiative paves the way for a diversified portfolio
of clean energy solutions, aligning with both the Department of
Defense’s and the state’s long-term clean energy goals.
“I am thrilled to celebrate the dedication of Kūpono Solar, the
largest solar-plus-battery storage facility on Oʻahu,” said
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “This groundbreaking project
represents a significant step forward in our commitment to energy
efficiency and renewable energy. I want to mahalo Ameresco and
Executive Vice President Nicole Bulgarino, Hawaiian Electric, the
U.S. Navy and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Meredith Berger for
their dedication to sustainability, because this project showcases
their ability to innovate for the benefit of our community and
environment. This is a shining example of how we can work together
to build a cleaner, greener future for Oʻahu.”
Governor Josh Green, M.D., thanked Ameresco and the Kūpono Solar
project for supporting the state’s ongoing efforts to have 100%
renewable energy on O‘ahu’s grid by 2045. “I was fortunate to
participate in the groundbreaking of this project in October 2022
and it gives me great satisfaction to see it powered up now and
operating for the benefit of Oʻahu’s ratepayers. Our
congratulations go to Ameresco for launching its first
utility-scale solar project in the state of Hawai‘i, and our thanks
go to Hawaiian Electric, the U.S. Navy, and our friends in the ‘Ewa
community, for being such wonderful, supportive partners of a clean
energy project that is significantly strengthening the power
grid.”
“Congratulations and mahalo to Ameresco, the Navy and all those
who worked collaboratively to get this project online, even in the
face of challenges that included a worldwide pandemic,” said Shelee
Kimura, Hawaiian Electric president and CEO. “These strong
partnerships move us closer toward energy independence and help
build a more resilient Hawaiʻi.”
“The Navy is proud of our partnership with Ameresco, Hawaiian
Electric, and the community. Today we celebrate a significant
milestone: this project will enhance our shared resilience –
ensuring there is reliable energy to support the community and our
mission,” said Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
Installations, and Environment (EI&E) and Chief Sustainability
Officer, Meredith Berger. “By sharing our resources, we increase
our resilience, and provide renewable, reliable, redundant power
that support our shared energy goals and shared energy future.”
“Ameresco is delighted to announce the completion of this
significant project and the commencement of operations for this
renewable energy resource,” said Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice
President of Ameresco. “In collaboration with the Navy, Hawaiian
Electric, and all of the critical community stakeholders, we have
developed energy infrastructure that benefits the residents of
O‘ahu and the natural environment. We are proud of the facility’s
inauguration and the strides we are making together in sustainable
energy development. Our collective efforts are dedicated to
providing clean, dependable energy to Hawai‘i.”
Kūpono Solar was a collaborative effort, and the dedication
ceremony was marked by the presence of so many pivotal contributors
who played a significant role in bringing the project to fruition.
This included stakeholders from The United States Navy, Hawaiian
Electric, as well as elected officials, policy makers, community
members and industry partners.
To learn more about Kūpono Solar, visit www.kuponosolar.com and
to learn more about Ameresco, visit www.ameresco.com.
About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc.
(NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy
asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio
includes solutions that help customers reduce costs, decarbonize to
net zero, and build energy resiliency while leveraging smart,
connected technologies. From implementing energy efficiency and
infrastructure upgrades to developing, constructing, and operating
distributed energy resources – we are a trusted sustainability
partner. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving,
environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and local
governments, utilities, healthcare and educational institutions,
housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With
its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more
than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and
Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.
The announcement of Ameresco’s completion of a renewable energy
asset project is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount
of revenue from such arrangement, of the company’s overall revenue
for any particular period or of trends in the company’s overall
total assets in development or operation. This project was included
in our previously reported assets in development as of March 31,
2024.
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