WEC Energy to acquire 90% ownership of Delilah I Solar Energy Center

WEC Energy has agreed to acquire a 90% ownership interest in the Delilah I Solar Energy Center. Delilah I is a 300-megawatt project located approximately 140 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas. Commercial operation is expected to begin by the end of June. Delilah I will generate renewable energy under a long-term power purchase agreement with a global automaker. WEC Energy Group’s investment is expected to total $459M for the 90% ownership interest. Delilah I is part of the five-phase Samson & Delilah solar portfolio, one of the largest solar facilities under construction in the U.S. WEC Energy Group already owns a majority interest in Samson I – a separate phase of the Samson & Delilah project.