The four projects are expected to have a generating capacity of 33 megawatts (MW), enough to power over 15,000 homes with clean, reliable, low cost energy.
"The development of the Yazoo River basin hydropower projects will represent an investment of more than $80 million in the state of Mississippi, creating hundreds of jobs during construction, operations and maintenance," said Ramya Swaminathan, CEO of FFP New Hydro.
The Hydropower projects, at the Arkabutla, Enid, Sardis and Grenada dams have gone through an extensive study process at the FERC, and the licenses represent the culmination of over four years of significant investment and effort. The projects are expected to start construction in 2017 and commence operations in 2018.
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant stated, "Mississippi continues to be a leader in providing affordable and reliable energy. With FERC’s approval of licenses for the hydropower projects at Arkabutla, Enid, Sardis and Grenada dams, this represents a significant new investment in our state as well as additional clean power sources that will help meet the power demands of our economy in the immediate future."
