Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

Our Ridgely Solar project in Lake County, Tennessee, celebrated the start of construction of the 177-megawatt project with a Community Luncheon. Attendees included local stakeholders, Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (LRE) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which is purchasing the power. About 40 people attended, including the current and former mayors of Lake County, landowners and local representatives. LRE looks forward to a strong partnership in Lake County. #RidgelySolar #LakeCountyTN #CommunityCommitment

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC (LRE) recently secured our first-ever construction warehouse facility to support our continued investments in a rapidly growing operating portfolio. Initially, the $1.25 billion revolving facility will fund the construction of six fully contracted wind, solar and battery storage projects, totaling nearly 1 gigawatt of capacity, which are expected to be completed and begin operation throughout 2024 and 2025.     Wells Fargo is the administrative agent for the three-year credit facility. We are pleased to have their continued support as well as the support of other leading financial institutions. This further demonstrates the market’s confidence in our strategy to deliver reliable, long-term renewable energy solutions for our customers and contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve and the environment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-8Qw9g4

On this Fourth of July, Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) celebrates independence, freedom and a more sustainable future for us all. Happy Independence Day! "America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." - Harry S. Truman #HappyFourth #CleanEnergy

LRE is proud to recognize Pride Month in June, as we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ and ally community. This is a time to recognize and celebrate our authentic selves and to stand together in solidarity. During June, LRE's LGBTQ+ employee resource group is highlighting our Pride Month recognition by planning several events throughout the month. As LRE continues to grow, our commitment to inclusivity and embracing diversity grows with us. We celebrate each team member's uniqueness, we are thoughtful and welcoming, and we encourage everyone to be themselves.  Our diverse backgrounds and experiences unite us and make us a more powerful team. Happy Pride Month!  #PrideMonth

This Juneteenth Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) honors a significant milestone in our nation's history – June 19, the official date of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is a day to remember and reflect on the struggles and achievements of our African American brothers and sisters throughout history. As we celebrate this important event, we want to reaffirm LRE’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the contributions of every individual. As part of that commitment LRE last year established The Collective, an Employee Resource Group championing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by fostering an inclusive professional network for African American, Latino, Asian, and other minority ethnic staff. On behalf of LRE, we wish you all an enjoyable and meaningful Juneteenth. Together, we can celebrate progress and make the world a place where everyone belongs. #Juneteenth

We were delighted to host Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and our friends at the American Clean Power Association (ACP) at our GSG Wind Project. The success of GSG Wind showcases our innovative approach to repowering and our commitment to our local communities. The facility upgraded to state-of-the-art, domestically-produced GE turbines, resulting in a substantial increase in clean energy output with a much smaller footprint. The decommissioned wind turbine blades were recycled, keeping 600+ tons of metal and fiberglass out of public landfills. We look forward to deepening our relationship with the landowners and local community of West Brooklyn, Illinois, and are grateful for their continued trust and support.  

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is proud to support the transition to a cleaner and more reliable grid. Our recent long-term agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for LRE’s standalone 112.5-megawatt (MW) Sierra Pinta Energy Storage project in Yuma County, Arizona furthers this commitment. Sierra Pinta Energy Storage is a transformative project that will have a storage capacity of 450 MWh of clean power that can be dispatched during peak load times to meet demand. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHiWmXUT #renewable #energy

Happy Biodiversity Day! At Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE), our comprehensive land stewardship strategy integrates agrivoltaics, conservation, and biodiversity initiatives to foster ecosystems and prioritize soil health. At our 200-megawatt Horizon Solar project in Texas, 3,000 sheep aid in vegetation management and soil fertilization. We also plant pollinator fields, support desert conservation, site apiaries, and use native plants. At LRE, we are not just producing clean energy but a sustainable future for all. #solar #biodiversity #sustainability

Our goal is to implement #sustainable practices in every aspect of a project’s lifecycle. LRE COO, Willem Jan van der Ven, spoke with enerG Magazine to discuss LRE's GSG Wind Repower project in Illinois and how we decreased our footprint while increasing energy output by over 50 percent.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBx7Fb43  

As part of our #STEM education and industry engagement efforts, LRE's Director of Portfolio Management, Blake Akanno, spoke with University of Oklahoma (OU) students in April. Thanks to OU's Robert M. Zinke Energy Management Program for inviting Blake to share insights on topics like power markets and #renewable industry trends. It was an inspiring discussion with future energy leaders, and we are proud to support the university's comprehensive curriculum preparing students for dynamic careers!