MN8 Energy has completed the Dry Bridge Solar facility, a milestone in Rhode Island’s renewable energy landscape and a critical step toward Brown University’s net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2040. As one of the state’s largest solar projects, the 40 MW AC facility is located on a rehabilitated brownfield site in North Kingstown, previously used for gravel and sand extraction. It comprises four co-located 10 MW AC solar installations, designed for maximum efficiency and minimal land impact.
Project Highlights:
- Environmental Benefits: Reduces Brown University’s carbon footprint and supports Rhode Island’s goal for a zero-emission grid by 2030.
- Economic Stability: Brown’s long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) provide predictable energy costs and net metering credits, mitigating market volatility and optimizing resource allocation.
- Practical Design: The off-site facility addresses land constraints faced by on-campus renewable energy projects, ensuring energy savings without affecting campus operations or aesthetics.
“This project demonstrates the collaborative effort needed for impactful change,” said Jon Yoder, MN8 Energy President and CEO. “We are proud to help Brown University achieve its decarbonization goals while benefiting the North Kingstown community and Rhode Island as a whole.”
Brown University President Christina H. Paxson called Dry Bridge a “transformative milestone” and emphasized the University’s commitment to global climate solutions through infrastructure, research, and scholarship.
Key collaborators in the project include CS Energy and Energy Development Partners, highlighting the importance of partnerships in advancing clean energy initiatives.
