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Rivian will power its DC fast charging network with renewable energy company RWE's Champion wind farm in Texas.
The two companies just signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity generated by Champion Wind, a repowered RWE plant, in Nolan and Mitchell counties west of Abilene .
The 127 megawatt (MW) Champion Wind is receiving new nacelles and turbine blades, which will extend the life of the wind farm. Initially commissioned in 2008, the wind farm is expected to be fully upgraded by mid-2025. When the wind farm is operational again, it will be capable of producing enough electricity to power nearly a billion miles of renewable roads each year for Rivian, the equivalent of powering 36,000 homes per year in Texas.
This wind power is intended to support Rivian's DC fast-charging Adventure Network with renewable energy. Rivian has set a specific goal to enable 7 billion miles of renewable driving.
Paul Frey, Vice President of Propulsion, Charging and Adventure Products at Rivian, said: “Champion Wind is a powerful tool for Rivian drivers to become active participants in building a cleaner grid. every time they charge their vehicle. This project shows the potential to significantly decarbonize the grid and support a more circular economy through the reuse and recovery of existing infrastructure, while maintaining a highly competitive economy.
Siemens Gamesa is supplying 41 turbines with new nacelles and blades on existing towers. The nacelles and blades are made in the United States. Additionally, as part of the repowering project, six new Siemens Gamesa turbines with a power of 3.1 MW each will also be added to the wind farm.
Champion's decommissioned wind turbine blades will be reused. RWE is working with REGEN Fiber, an Iowa-based company that recycles wind turbine blades to make reinforcing fibers for the construction industry. These fibers are then used in concrete to add strength and durability, extending the life of infrastructure.
RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States.
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