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Scout starts 150MW Ottawa battery project. Scout Clean Energy has begun construction of the 150MW Trail Road lithium iron phosphate battery energy storage system in Ottawa, Ontario. The project is being developed as a joint venture with Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and is expected to be completed in 2027. Scout is a portfolio... Exclusive subscriber content... Not yet a subscriber? Join us today to continue accessing content without any restrictions Or to request access to Proximo Intelligence contact us

Farmers see Horse Heaven wind and solar project as ag's salvation. Published 11:22 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Windmills turn in Central Washington. Lease payments from the Horse Heaven wind and solar project in southeast Washington will help dryland wheat farmers survive lean years, according to farmers and landowners. (Don Jenkins/Capital Press) Horse Heaven Hills farmers dispute claims that Scout Clean Energy's massive wind and solar project in southeast Washington will wreck agriculture, pointing to lease payments as agriculture's salvation. Some 19 farmers and landowners submitted a friend-of-the-court brief to the Washington Supreme Court defending Scout's plans to put windmills, solar panels and batteries on farmland near the Tri-Cities. Benton County argues ex-Gov. Jay Inslee and the Energy Facility Site Evaulation Council dismissed the county's concerns about losing 6,869 acres of farmland. Dryland wheat farmers who signed the brief said lease payments will help them buy equipment, hire more people and invest in new technology. "As a result, the project will support retention of these lands for agricultural purposes and avoid the need to sell off land to other parties and uses," the brief reads. The farmers and landowners filed the brief in advance of the Supreme Court's hearing June 11. The county. the Yakama Nation and Tri-Cities CARES, a citizens group, allege Inslee and EFSEC violated state laws in approving the project. Scout, based in Colorado and owned by Brookfield Renewable Partners, a Canadian company, has leased property from 42 landowners and plans to install up to 222 windmills and cover about 5,500 acres with solar panels. Residential development poses more of a threat to agriculture on Horse Heaven Hills than do windmills, solar panels and batteries, according to the farmers' brief. The hills receive little rain, so farmers are limited in what they can grow, according to the brief. With input costs rising and wheat prices not keeping up, lease payments will help farmers survive lean years, the brief states. "These are not hobby farms - those farming the Horse Heaven Hills live or die on the margins of a crop yield," the brief reads. "It (Scout's project) will neither disrupt agricultural practices nor result in the long-term conversion of agricultural land; in fact, it will do just the opposite." The county argues the conversion of farmland would violate county land-use laws and the state's Growth Management Act. The Yakama Nation and Tri-City CARES raised objections unrelated to losing farmland. The tribe argues the project will damage traditional gathering places and cultural resources. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians submitted a brief supporting the Yakama Nation's position. The affiliation represents 57 tribal governments in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, California and Montana. Tri-Cities CARES claims Inslee and EFSEC failed to balance the need for energy with other public and private interests. The plaintiffs also allege procedural errors, such as EFSEC's decision to hold formal hearings on the project before staff planners had finished a final report on the project's environmental impacts. If built, the 1,150-megawatt project will be the largest wind and solar project in Washington, with windmills stretching for 24 miles. Scout has not disclosed the terms of lease payments to landowners. A study commissioned by the state Department of Commerce in 2024 found leasing land for wind and solar projects can be significantly more profitable than farming in some areas.

Success story: Scout Clean Energy accelerates renewable power operations with Oracle Cloud & NexInfo's Managed Services. The renewable energy sector demands operational precision, data transparency, and scalability as companies expand into wind, solar, and battery storage portfolios. Scout Clean Energy, a rapidly growing renewable energy developer with a multistate footprint, recognized the need for a unified cloud platform capable of supporting development, construction, asset management, financial operations, and long-term energy project oversight. By partnering with NexInfo for Oracle Cloud implementation and ongoing Managed Services, Scout Clean Energy established an enterprise ecosystem that delivers real-time insight, operational efficiency, and the scalability required to manage a diverse and expanding renewable energy pipeline. About Scout Clean Energy. Scout Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy developer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. With a robust portfolio of operational assets and an expansive pipeline across multiple states, Scout manages the full lifecycle of renewable energy development - from land leasing and permitting to engineering, construction, power marketing, and asset management. The company's rapid growth, combined with the complex operational demands of multi-technology renewable projects, made it essential to adopt a digital infrastructure capable of unifying financial management, project execution, supply chain processes, and long-term asset performance tracking. Challenges faced before transformation. Scout Clean Energy operated in an environment where multiple business functions relied on disconnected systems, manual processes, and limited visibility across project operations. Budgeting, procurement, contract management, project accounting, and asset performance reporting were heavily dependent on spreadsheet-driven workflows that introduced inconsistencies and slowed decision-making. Renewable energy development includes high project costs, lengthy timelines, and compliance requirements tied to regulatory, environmental, and financial standards. Scout needed a system that could support project-level cost tracking, real-time financial visibility, automated procurement, and seamless integration across engineering, construction, and operational workflows. Without a unified cloud ERP system, teams faced challenges in maintaining accuracy in project budgets, forecasting, material planning, and progress tracking. The company also needed a technology and Managed Services partner to support continuous growth and ensure operational resilience. Oracle Cloud modules implemented. Scout Clean Energy deployed a comprehensive suite of Oracle Cloud applications, including Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Procurement, Order Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory, Planning & Manufacturing, Cash Management, EPM, and Reporting & Integrations. This implementation provided a single integrated platform that aligned financials, project accounting, supply chain processes, and operational performance into a cohesive digital ecosystem. Solutions implemented by NexInfo. NexInfo executed Scout Clean Energy's transformation with a deep understanding of renewable energy project lifecycles and the operational challenges associated with distributed asset portfolios. Oracle Cloud was configured to streamline project budgeting, automate procurement workflows, enhance cost control, and improve financial reporting accuracy. NexInfo developed integrated processes for managing project expenses, contractor invoices, milestone billing, inventory movements, and asset commissioning. A critical success factor was NexInfo's ability to integrate Oracle Cloud with Scout's existing operational and engineering systems. These integrations ensured real-time visibility into material availability, project progress, asset status, and financial performance - empowering teams to make data-driven decisions throughout development and operational phases. Following implementation, NexInfo became Scout's long-term Oracle Managed Services partner, ensuring continuous optimization and technical stability. NexInfo's AMS model included: * 24/7 support with SLA-driven issue resolution * Proactive monitoring of financial, procurement, and project accounting transactions * Quarterly update readiness to ensure seamless Oracle releases * Continuous enhancements to improve efficiency across procurement, PPM, and EPM modules * Integration monitoring to maintain data accuracy across multiple renewable energy platforms * Training, documentation support, and process alignment for business teams This AMS partnership ensured that Scout's Oracle Cloud environment evolved in tandem with its expanding renewable asset portfolio. Benefits achieved. With Oracle Cloud ERP and NexInfo's AMS support, Scout Clean Energy achieved significant operational improvements across financial management, project execution, and asset visibility. Automated procurement and project cost tracking reduced manual work and improved accuracy in budget control. Finance leaders gained real-time insights into project performance, enabling better forecasting, risk management, and capital planning. Integrated workflows improved the coordination between development, construction, and asset management teams, ensuring that supply chain activity, contractor management, and invoicing aligned with project timelines. The organization also strengthened compliance and audit readiness by centralizing documentation, approvals, and financial records. NexInfo's Managed Services ensured uninterrupted system availability, rapid response to operational issues, continuous optimization, and feature adoption - helping Scout maintain a reliable enterprise foundation while scaling its renewable energy footprint. Why NexInfo. Scout Clean Energy selected NexInfo because of its proven expertise in Oracle Cloud implementations for project-driven and asset-intensive industries, along with its comprehensive Managed Services capabilities. NexInfo's AMS framework ensures proactive monitoring, continuous enhancement, stable integrations, and strategic support - making it the ideal partner for renewable energy companies managing complex, long-term asset portfolios. NexInfo's ability to align Oracle Cloud's capabilities with industry-specific operational needs positioned Scout for long-term success. Renewable energy developers and asset operators aiming to modernize financial systems, strengthen project execution, and enable scalable growth can rely on NexInfo's Oracle Cloud and Managed Services expertise. Contact NexInfo today to begin your digital transformation journey and build a future-ready operational foundation for your energy portfolio. Accelerate business operations. Greater flexibility at a lower cost, speak with NexInfo Solutions, Inc. today!