Willowbrook Solar project reaches commercial operation status
The Willowbrook Solar I project in Highland and Brown counties has officially started commercial operation, according to a letter listed under correspondence on this week’s Highland County commission agenda.
The letter from Bree Nation of RWE Clean Energy LLC, dated Oct. 24, says that “Willowbrook Solar I has officially declared its Commercial Operation Date to PJM (the grid operator) and AEP, effective Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, and it has been successfully accepted.
“This milestone marks a significant achievement for all of us, and we are excited about the positive impact it will have,” Nation wrote.
Willowbrook Solar I is a 150-megawatt facility “within an approximately 2,200-acre area of privately owned land approximately two miles east of Mowrystown,” according to the project website. It is primarily located in Concord and Whiteoak Townships in Highland County and Eagle Township in Brown County.
The commercial operations come after years of planning and discussion, as companies originally filed an application for the project in 2018.
According to the letter, an operations and maintenance building is expected to be located on Wildcat Road in Winchester, with Brian Minear selected as site manager. Nation serves as senior asset manager for RWE Clean Energy, LLC.
“Please reach out to Brian if any urgent issues arise,” Nation wrote. “Brian and the rest of the Operations team are well-equipped to handle any local situation and will ensure the site and grounds are running smoothly.”
For more on Willowbrook and RWE, visit https://www.willowbrooksolar.com and https://www.rwe.com.
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