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Primo Brands, Onyx Renewables, and PowerFlex complete 13-MWdc onsite solar project in Maine

Partnership Solar announced Hollis, USA Feb 23, 2026
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Beverage giant Primo Brands, along with solar firms Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, announced the completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project at the Poland Springs water bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, which will generate about 18 million kWh of renewable energy annually for the corporate facility.

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Primo Brands, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, has announced the completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project at its Poland Springs water bottling facility in Hollis, Maine. This significant installation is projected to generate approximately 18 million kWh of renewable energy annually, directly supporting the corporate facility's operational needs. The deal underscores a growing trend among large industrial consumers to integrate substantial onsite renewable energy solutions, driven by sustainability commitments and the pursuit of energy independence. This partnership highlights the increasing sophistication and scalability of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar deployments. The involvement of Onyx Renewables, a specialized renewable energy company focused on developing, building, and operating solar and battery storage projects, alongside PowerFlex, demonstrates the collaborative expertise required for projects of this scale. While the project value remains undisclosed, the 13-MWdc capacity represents a considerable investment in distributed generation, reflecting the economic viability and strategic importance of such initiatives for major corporations like Primo Brands in the US market.
  • Completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project.
  • Partnership between Primo Brands (offtaker), Onyx Renewables, and PowerFlex.
  • Located at a major industrial facility (Poland Springs in Maine).
  • Projected to generate approximately 18 million kWh of renewable energy annually.

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KEY DETAILS

The project is a ground-mounted solar array with a behind-the-meter configuration. It is expected to reduce the facility's carbon footprint by avoiding more than 7,500 metric tons of CO2 every year and provide cost predictability. The project contributes to Maine's goal of 80% renewable energy supply by 2030 and 100% by 2040. Quote: "The ground-mounted solar array is expected to generate about 18 million kWh of renewable energy every year for the corporate bottling facility. The energy created by the project will reduce the facility's carbon footprint to the tune of avoiding more than 7,500 metric tons of CO2 every year. and provide cost predictability in an increasingly volatile utility market." Quote: "Called a “win-win” by Hollis town manager Richard Morin, the project moves Maine closer to 80% renewable energy supply by 2030 and 100% by 2040." Quote: "The project’s behind the meter configuration is specifically designed to support the bottling facility’s energy needs while managing site load and mitigating exposure to price changes."

Capacity
a 13-MWdc onsite solar project
Location
at the Poland Springs water bottling facility in Hollis, Maine
PPA Details
The ground-mounted solar array is expected to generate about 18 million kWh of renewable energy every year for the corporate bottling facility.
Announcement
Beverage giant Primo Brands, along with solar firms Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, have announced the completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project
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New solar project comes online at Maine Poland Springs facility
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Primo Brands offtaker

"Beverage giant Primo Brands, along with solar firms Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, have announced the completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project at the Poland Springs water bottling facility in Hollis, Maine."

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Onyx Renewables developer

"Beverage giant Primo Brands, along with solar firms Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, have announced the completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project at the Poland Springs water bottling facility in Hollis, Maine."

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PowerFlex developer

"Beverage giant Primo Brands, along with solar firms Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, have announced the completion of a 13-MWdc onsite solar project at the Poland Springs water bottling facility in Hollis, Maine."

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Timeline

Announced
Feb 23, 2026
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