Recurrent Energy LLC announced it has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for 45MWac of solar power with Bay Area Rapid Transit.
"Utility-scale solar power is a vital part of cost-effectively meeting our sustainability commitments," said BART Sustainability Director Holly Gordon. "It is very important to us to work with an experienced development partner like Recurrent Energy who will help us achieve our goals."
"Solar power is a perfect match for BART's commitment to using cost-effective and clean energy," said Dr. Shawn Qu, chairman and chief executive officer of Canadian Solar. "We are proud to support BART's progress towards 100 percent renewable energy while also diversifying Recurrent Energy's customer base."