Energies Media
  • Magazine
    • Digital Magazine
    • Digital Magazine Archive
  • Features
  • Upstream
  • Midstream
  • Downstream
  • Renewable
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Hydrogen
    • Nuclear
  • People
  • Events
  • Advertise
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Energies Media
No Result
View All Result

EDP Renewables North America Inaugurates Pearl River Solar Park in Mississippi

by Energies Media Staff
July 10, 2024
in News, Renewable News, Solar
EDP Renewables North America

Photo by mrganso on Pixabay

Myron Bowling

This is the largest project in history: 52 billion solar panels to cover America

A Critical Mineral at a Critical Moment: The Importance of Restoring Domestic Tungsten Production in the U.S.

EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy operator in the United States, celebrates the inauguration of Pearl River Solar Park (Pearl River) in Scott County, Mississippi. Located in the northwest corner of the county, Pearl River has an installed capacity of 210 MWp (175 MWac), producing enough power to meet the energy needs of more than 27,000 average Mississippi homes. The project is comprised of 400,000 monofacial and bifacial tracking photovoltaic panels contributing clean, cost-competitive power to the state’s electric grid. It also marks EDPR NA’s official entry into Mississippi.

Pearl River will provide more than $50 million in payments to local governments throughout its operating life, benefiting schools, healthcare facilities, fire departments, and other county services. Pearl River created hundreds of construction jobs and two permanent jobs to provide for the facility’s upkeep.

This project will directly support Mississippi’s sustainability efforts by saving the state more than 222 million gallons of water each year and displacing carbon emissions from fossil fuel generation. In addition, Pearl River will continue to invest in the Scott County community through several environmental-focused initiatives. According to market data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the project is the largest solar park to date in Mississippi.

InventU
InventU

Pearl River’s development team has participated in the Pearl River Clean Sweep for two years in a row, supporting the annual clean-up of the Pearl River watershed. This past year, they helped remove approximately 400 pounds of trash collected from the river in a bid to help revitalize Mississippi’s natural landscape. In February, the Pearl River team participated in an interactive career fair for fifth-graders from Highland Elementary in Ridgeland, meeting with more than 200 students to discuss careers in renewables.

This past July, Pearl River sponsored the U.S. Rep. G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Bass Classic fishing competition, benefitting the Catch-A-Dream Foundation on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Catch-A-Dream Foundation is a Make-A-Wish-type organization that offers special outdoor adventures to youth with life-threatening conditions.

“Pearl River Solar Park is an important part of the state’s growing clean energy portfolio, and we are proud to have them in Scott County, contributing to the economic development of the region.  Furthermore, the EDPR NA team continues to demonstrate their commitment to fostering high-impact community relationships,” said former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey.

“We are thrilled to finally see Pearl River begin operations. Solar power is a win-win in Mississippi, as it accelerates the deployment of clean energy to the grid and contributes to the state’s decarbonization objectives. The project will immediately go to work to provide Mississippi with a readily available clean energy resource,” stated Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDPR NA.

Pearl River establishes EDPR NA’s relationship with Mississippi communities and deepens its ties with the state. A second project under development, Ragsdale Solar Park (Ragsdale) in Canton, Mississippi, will provide over $36 million to local governments and $15 million to landowners over the course of its lifespan once it becomes operational. Ragsdale will generate 100 MW of energy, equivalent to the consumption of 15,000 average Mississippi homes. It created over 100 construction jobs and will create 3 permanent jobs once operational.

Author Profile
Energies Media Staff
Website
Author Articles
  • Energies Media Staff
    https://energiesmedia.com/author/oilmanwp/
    Global Shale Oil and Gas Landscape Set for Growth Beyond US
    August 26, 2025
    Global Shale Oil and Gas Landscape Set for Growth Beyond US
  • Energies Media Staff
    https://energiesmedia.com/author/oilmanwp/
    E-Fuels
    August 13, 2025
    2nd Annual World E-Fuels Summit
  • Energies Media Staff
    https://energiesmedia.com/author/oilmanwp/
    What Happens to Solar and Wind Systems During Natural Disasters?
    August 6, 2025
    What Happens to Solar and Wind Systems During Natural Disasters?
  • Energies Media Staff
    https://energiesmedia.com/author/oilmanwp/
    ship on body of water at night
    August 1, 2025
    Industry leaders to speak at Wood Mackenzie’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference 2025
  • Energies Media Staff
    https://energiesmedia.com/author/oilmanwp/
    ROGII and NRGX Technologies Ltd. Partner to Deliver Seamless LAS Data Integration for Upstream Workflows
    July 31, 2025
    ROGII and NRGX Technologies Ltd. Partner to Deliver Seamless LAS Data Integration for Upstream Workflows
  • Energies Media Staff
    https://energiesmedia.com/author/oilmanwp/
    Europe Nuclear Energy & SMR Conference (ENES2025)
    July 31, 2025
    Europe Nuclear Energy & SMR Conference (ENES2025)
Pipeline
TAMU

In This Issue

Energies Media Summer 2025

ENERGIES Media (Summer 2025)


Bringing Safety Forward in Offshore Operations


The Hidden Value in Waste Oil: A Sustainable Solution for the Future


Energies Media Interactive Crossword Puzzle – Summer 2025


Why Energy Companies Need a CX Revolution


Meeting Emergency Preparedness and Response Criteria


Letter from the Managing Editor (Summer 2025)


Moving Energy Across Space and Time


U.S. Oil Refineries Face Critical Capacity Test Amid Rising Demand


NeverNude Coveralls: A Practical Solution for Everyday Dignity


How to Deploy Next-Gen Energy Savers Without Disrupting Operations


Dewey Follett Bartlett, Jr.: Tulsa’s Champion of Independents


Maximizing Clean Energy Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act


ENERGIES Cartoon (Summer 2025)

E-Fuels
Gastech
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© 2025 by Energies Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Magazine
    • Digital Magazine
    • Digital Magazine Archive
  • Features
  • Upstream
  • Midstream
  • Downstream
  • Renewable
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Hydrogen
    • Nuclear
  • People
  • Events
  • Advertise
  • Contact

© 2025 by Energies Media