The Milligan 1 Wind project in Nebraska generates 300 MW of electricity for Omaha Public Power District. Credit: EDF Renewables North America / Business Wire.

EDF Renewables North America has entered a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to supply clean energy from its 300MW Milligan 1 Wind project.

Located in Nebraska, the Milligan 1 Wind project is owned and developed by EDF Renewables North America and has been operational since 2021.

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OPPD president and CEO Javier Fernandez stated: “The addition of Milligan 1 contributes to the expansion and diversification of the OPPD energy portfolio and provides us with the ability to draw from multiple sources.

“Having that flexibility in our generation fleet is essential to enable economic growth in Nebraska and it is also extremely critical to reliability. We are making substantial generation additions to keep reliable power flowing to our customers as usage grows in our thriving Nebraska economy.

“Between 2024 and the end of the decade, OPPD plans to add 3.2GW of generation, with half of those additions coming from renewables.”

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With more than three decades of experience, EDF Renewables has developed 18GW of wind, solar and storage projects.

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It offers integrated energy solutions that extend beyond grid-scale power generation, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

EDF Renewables Power Marketing senior director John Shultzabarger stated: “Collaborating with OPPD to support their ambitious goals for doubling generation capacity by 2030, and reaching net zero carbon by 2050, is an exciting endeavour for us.

“Milligan 1 will enable OPPD to meet the rapidly increasing demand for electricity in their service area while strengthening their commitment to provide sustainable energy solutions for the customers they serve.

“We are thrilled to be part of this partnership and look forward to taking on more such initiatives in the future.”