Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine Issue 223 Nov 2024 | Page 70

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With a large collection of 30 wind , solar and energy storage facilities across the US with a total generating capacity of over three gigawatts , Leeward Renewable Energy ( LRE ) is a high-growth renewable energy company . At its current pace , LRE expects to commercialize over 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects within the next year . The organization is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure , a global infrastructure investor and investment arm of OMERS , one of Canada ’ s largest defined benefit pension plans . As passionate renewable energy advocates , the LRE team is focused on building sustainable solutions for clean , renewable energy , while empowering communities through energy independence , job creation , and lasting partnerships . We interviewed Jason Allen , Chief Executive Officer , to learn

more about LRE ’ s scope of operations .
“ As an independent power producer , our focus is on three core areas : onshore wind , solar energy , and storage . We pursue a highgrowth strategy across a balanced portfolio , with one-third of our operations dedicated to each segment . This diversification ensures complementary generation profiles and enhanced reliability . Although there are several companies in the US with similar offerings , we have now been in this industry as a company for over two decades , during which we have honed a unique approach to project development and the type of customers we serve . Over the past 23 years , we have witnessed significant advancements in renewable energy technology , enabling us to evolve from a wind-centric organization in the early 2000s to repowering the majority of our original wind assets today while also expanding into solar energy and battery

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