The facility began operation last January and 178MW capacity has been contracted long-term to Gulf Power. Now it will purchase a total 272MW capacity from the 298MW nameplate project, which is owned by First Reserve, a Connecticut-based private equity and infrastructure investment firm.

“This is a major step forward in our mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy with renewable energy that makes economic sense for our customers,” said Rick DelaHaya, spokesman for Gulf Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company.

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