LRE Begins Construction on Twelvemile Solar 1 & 2 in Oklahoma

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading U.S. renewable energy company, today announced the start of construction on its Twelvemile Solar 1 & 2 projects, a combined 152-megawatt (MW) solar facility located in southern Oklahoma. The projects are part of LRE’s broader 724 MW solar portfolio in the state, which also includes the previously announced Mayes County Solar Portfolio.

Twelvemile 1&2 reflects LRE’s ability to bring large-scale projects online quickly with power delivery expected to begin in early 2026. These projects expand access to reliable, cost-effective energy and enable continued investment and business growth across the region.

“As America’s energy needs grow, projects like Twelvemile 1&2 are critical to ensuring reliable, affordable power,” said Eran Mahrer, Chief Commercial Officer at LRE. “This investment not only supports a more resilient grid but also fuels regional growth by creating jobs, attracting businesses, and strengthening infrastructure in southern Oklahoma which is critical in maintaining and continuing to attract economic development so important to the region. Guided by responsible development and a deep commitment to domestic content, local sourcing, and community-focused growth, we are delivering projects with lasting impact.”

LRE acquired the Twelvemile portfolio from Red River Renewable Energy LLC, a joint venture between SunChase Power LLC and Eolian LP, and collaborated closely with both companies during the early development stages.

“These solar projects will be the largest facilities of their type in Oklahoma once completed and will immediately help to reduce strain on the grid during peak summer hours of demand that define resource adequacy requirements,” added Aaron Zubaty, CEO of Eolian. “Power markets and resource supply portfolios that embrace multiple technologies can best withstand the increasing impact of severe weather events and fuel supply disruptions.”

“The Mayes and Twelvemile Solar projects are the result of strategic siting and early collaboration,” said Teran Smith, Vice President at SunChase Power LLC. “We are proud to see these investments bring long-term benefits to Oklahoma’s communities and electric grid.”

Twelvemile 1&2 are expected to generate an estimated $29 million in state and local property tax revenue over their operational lifespan and support up to 350 construction jobs at peak workforce, helping to fuel the local economy while strengthening regional infrastructure.

LRE is actively engaged in our host Oklahoma communities, supporting and sponsoring local events including, in 2025, the Durant Sustainability Coalition’s Earth Day Festival and the Magnolia Festival, hosted by the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce.

About Eolian, L.P.

Eolian operates a growing portfolio of battery energy storage projects and develops and invests in clean energy and co-located data center projects across the US. For over 20 years, Eolian’s founding management has worked together to build the assets at the core of the company, creating unique and proprietary structures that have directly funded the development of nearly 30 GW of operating or under-construction energy storage, solar, and wind generating capacity across the country. Eolian is owned by its employees and funds that are managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock company and leading global infrastructure investor. For more information, follow Eolian on LinkedIn or visit www.eolianenergy.com.

About SunChase Power

Since its founding in 2015, SunChase Power developed a utility scale renewable energy portfolio with more than 11.5 GW of solar and 3 GW of battery storage projects located in MISO South, ERCOT and SPP, including over 5 GW of solar and 675 MW of storage that are currently operating or under construction. Please visit sunchasepower.com for more information about SunChase.

About LRE

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate over 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and is developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of the largest defined pension plans in Canada, with C$128.6 billion in net assets (as of Dec 31, 2023). For more information, visit www.lreus.com.