Zelestra, a renewable energy company, signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with AEP Energy Partners, a subsidiary of American Electric Power for the total electricity produced at the proposed 49.9-MW Gem City Solar project in Dayton, Ohio.
The Jasper County Solar project in Indiana. Zelestra
“AEP Energy is focused on providing customers with energy supply that delivers long-term price stability and environmental benefits. Agreements like the one with Zelestra demonstrate the innovative energy solutions we can put in place to help our customers.” said Brian Whitlatch, VP, AEP Energy.
Gem City Solar will be one of the largest solar projects built within a city’s limits in the United States. Construction project is expected to begin in early 2027 and be completed by year’s end.
“With the AEP Energy Partners PPA, we’re pleased that the Gem City solar project can begin construction in the near future,” said Phil North, Zelestra’s U.S. CEO. “Zelestra is committed to delivering the project to the highest possible standards for AEP Energy Partners, Inc.”
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