- The solar farm is estimated to generate $90 million in tax revenue, jobs, landowner income and charitable initiatives.
- Yellowbud has an executed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon for the farm.
National Grid Renewables has commenced operations on Amazon Solar Farm Ohio. The farm, Yellowbud, has a 274 megawatt (MW) solar project located in Ross and Pickaway Counties, Ohio. Yellowbud has an executed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon for the solar farm.
National Grid Renewables and Amazon hosted community members and local media for a tour of Yellowbud to see first-hand how the project positively impacts the local community and throughout Ohio. Yellowbud is estimated to generate $90 million in tax revenue, jobs, landowner income and charitable initiatives during operations. Additionally, the project continually seeks ways to support local organisations and businesses, focusing on hiring locally whenever possible.
Amazon Head of Energy, Water and Sustainability, Nat Sahlstrom, said, “Amazon is deeply committed to the state of Ohio, where we’re investing in and scaling new renewable energy projects like Yellowbud that will help power our operations with 100% renewable energy, while also bringing new jobs, economic benefits, and new sources of clean energy to local communities. We’re eager to continue contributing to Ohio’s economic and environmental goals as part of Amazon’s commitment to become a more sustainable business.”