Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Apex Clean Energy and Ares Management Enter into an Additional Wind Energy Partnership February 2, 2021 GMT LOS ANGELES & CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2021-- Apex Clean Energy and Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”) today announced that funds managed by Ares’ Infrastructure and Power strategy acquired the Lincoln Land Wind project, located in Morgan County, Illinois, from Apex. The 302 MW wind project builds on a successful history of partnership between the two companies and showcases the industry’s strong momentum headed into 2021. Apex led the development of Lincoln Land Wind and Ares finalized preconstruction milestones, including securing turbines, financing (tax equity and debt), and other project contracts. Lincoln Land Wind has long-term power purchase agreements with Facebook and McDonald’s, Apex’s two largest corporate customers. The companies, both considered pioneers in corporate sustainability, will purchase approximately 175 MW and 126 MW, respectively, of clean power from Lincoln Land Wind.