HEBRON, Ky. — A partnership between Amazon and Duke Energy aims to bring clean, affordable renewable energy to people in Northern Kentucky. The pair unveiled 5,600 solar on the Amazon Air Hub’s rooftop at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport.

Sally Thelen, a spokesperson for Duke Energy, says the partnership will help power 400 homes and businesses in northern Kentucky.

Duke Energy and Amazon are on a mission to provide this type of energy wherever they can. Amazon says it’s the largest purchaser of renewable energy in Kentucky and globally—with five solar energy projects in the state and over 400 wind and solar farms globally. Amazon is grateful to work on a unique solar project alongside Duke Energy to provide some to the people of northern Kentucky.

“This rooftop solar system is really the first of its kind partnership with Duke Energy. It’s a part of our commitment to power operate 100% renewable energy by 2030 and we’re on track to do that my 2025,” said Chris Roe, Amazon’s Director of Energy and Sustainable Operations. 

Thelen says Duke Energy has a goal of going net zero by 2050. For her, cutting greenhouse gas emissions down as much as possible is important. This project is something she knows will be beneficial to a state like Kentucky.

“Kentucky’s known as a little more of a coal state and is heavily reliant on that, so when we get these small wins of exciting things with renewable energy it’s a win-win,” Thelen said.

It’s supposed to help reduce the carbon dioxide often coming from coal use, by 1,800 tons with cleaner renewable energy.

Duke Energy says this might be the first rooftop array they’ve done, but it’s their third large scale solar array regionally—with mounted ground facilities in Crittenden and Walton.