Red Power Energy Announces Solar Microgrid LOI with Tohono O'odham Nation's San Lucy District

PHOENIX - Sept. 30, 2024 - PRLog -- Red Power Energy, a Native-owned renewable energy company, has entered a strategic partnership with the San Lucy District of the Tohono O'odham Nation to develop, construct and operate a solar microgrid project. This initiative aims to boost energy sovereignty and support sustainable economic growth for the 10,409-acre community near Gila Bend, Arizona.

Letter of Intent for 1.5 MW Microgrid Project

Red Power Energy has also been awarded a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the San Lucy District for the development of a 1.5 MW microgrid-battery project. This milestone supports the company's mission to provide sustainable energy solutions tailored to tribal communities.

The project will:

• Increasing energy independence for the San Lucy District
• Reducing reliance on traditional power grids
• Lowering energy costs for community members
• Creating local job opportunities in renewable energy
• Serving as a model for sustainable development in Native American communities

"We are honored to be selected for this transformative project," said Richard TallBear Westerman, Director of Tribal Energy at Red Power Energy. "This microgrid system emphasizes our commitment to energy sovereignty for tribal communities owning the asset."

Tribal Ownership Focus

Red Power Energy's vision includes a focus on tribal ownership of the microgrid, ensuring that tribal communities control and benefit from the asset for generations. "Our mission is to create tribal energy projects that tribes own, operate, and benefit from directly," said Eli Hopaii, Vice-Chairman of Red Power Energy.

The project is expected to begin next month and will serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives on tribal lands across the U.S.

For more information, visit www.redpowerenergy.com or call The Power Line at (855) 573-3769.

About Red Power Energy:
Red Power Energy is a Native-owned renewable energy company specializing in microgrid and battery storage systems for tribal lands. The company is dedicated to enhancing Native American sovereignty and promoting sustainable energy solutions that foster energy independence and economic development.

About the San Lucy District:
The San Lucy District is a 10,409-acre community within the Tohono O'odham Nation, located in Arizona. The District is committed to preserving its cultural heritage while embracing sustainable development opportunities for long-term economic growth and energy sovereignty.