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EDPR NA DG completes construction of the Bristol I solar project in Maine

EDPR NA Distributed Generation (EDPR NA DG) has finalized the Bristol I community solar project in Maine. This 3.4 MWac facility will supply electricity to more than 400 residential and local business subscribers, further strengthening Maine's growing commitment to solar energy.

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EDPR NA Distributed Generation (EDPR NA DG) has announced the commissioning of the Bristol I project, located in Bristol, Maine. With a capacity of 3.4 MWac, this community solar production project is part of the infrastructure development aimed at strengthening local grid reliability and increasing the share of electricity generated from renewable sources.

A project anchored in the local economy

The Bristol I project was developed in partnership with local developer Midcoast Solar, while E&S Electric Company handled the site’s construction. EDPR NA DG sought to engage a network of local businesses throughout the various phases of the project, thus fostering regional economic participation. Since 2023, the project has generated more than $123,000 in local tax payments, contributing to essential public services such as education, safety, and infrastructure maintenance.

The completion of the site also supported local employment, creating over 40 jobs during the construction phase. Workers also contributed to the local economy through spending at regional businesses, including hotels and restaurants.

Power dedicated to regional subscribers

The electricity generated by Bristol I will directly benefit more than 400 residential and small business subscribers in southern Maine. These subscribers enrolled in an electricity supply program through PowerMarket, EDPR NA DG’s partner for community solar energy distribution.

With this project, EDPR NA DG strengthens its presence in the U.S. community solar sector. The company now operates 61 MWac of solar assets across 32 projects in six states and continues to expand its portfolio, with an additional 27 MWac under construction.

A growing solar market in Maine

Maine continues to assert its role in renewable energy development, with more than 600 MW of solar capacity now connected to the grid. This trend reflects the growth of the state’s solar market, supported by a regulatory framework that enables the implementation of community projects.

According to Eliza Donoghue, Executive Director of the Maine Renewable Energy Association, the Bristol I initiative illustrates the state’s commitment to strengthening local energy production and ensuring stable and competitive supply for consumers.

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