Walmart Has Big Plans For Alabama This Year

By Michael Tomberlin

Walmart is spending millions of dollars in Alabama this year as it revamps seven stores, establishes a 2.5-million-square-foot distribution hub in Mobile and ramps up a solar project in the state.

The world’s largest retailer has already revealed its plans for its $135 million import distribution center at the Port of Mobile. That project will employ 550, supply multiple Walmart distribution centers in Alabama and the Southeast and will be one of the most transformative projects the port has seen.

Construction is underway on a $140 million solar project in Lafayette that is set to be completed this year. Under a long-term contract with Alabama Power, Walmart will subscribe to a majority of the solar photovoltaic facility’s environmental attributes, also known as renewable energy credits (RECs). Those RECs will be retired on Walmart’s behalf. Alabama Power will market the remaining RECs from the 72-megawatt facility to other customers who have an interest in renewable energy.Walmart has also said it plans to remodel its stores in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Alexander City, Guntersville, Enterprise, Brewton and Mobile to a more open, modern look.

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