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County staff and EDF renewables advance lease talks for 3 MW solar project at Wark landfill
Summary
Thurston County climate staff and EDF Renewables briefed the committee on a proposed 3 MW solar array at the closed Wark landfill, describing a 21-acre, fixed-tilt ballasted PV site, a 25-year PPA with Puget Sound Energy and ongoing lease and permitting negotiations.
Thurston County climate staff and EDF Renewables gave an update on a proposed solar array to be sited on unused portions of the closed Wark landfill.
Rebecca Harvey, Thurston County climate mitigation senior program manager, said county staff executed an option to lease and a right-of-entry agreement with EDF in 2024 to allow site evaluation and that EDF and Puget Sound Energy have negotiated a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). "The proposal for a landfill solar project has been has enjoyed support from the board of county commissioners, the public works department, and community members because it is understood and expected to provide…
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