Amazon has announced a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Avangrid, a U.S. energy company within the Iberdrola Group, to procure electricity from a new solar project in Oregon. Avangrid, with operations in Oregon since 2001, manages 2.5 GW of energy capacity in the state and operates a National Training Center in Sherman County, as well as a corporate office in Portland. The company continues to expand clean energy infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for renewable power in the United States.
The Oregon Trail Solar facility, slated to commence operations in 2027, will generate 57 MWdc (41 MWac) of renewable power to supply Amazon’s data centres in the Pacific Northwest. The construction phase is expected to create around 200 jobs, primarily filled by local union workers. The project will incorporate over 100,000 solar panels and is projected to produce electricity equivalent to the consumption of 10,000 American households annually.
Once operational, the project will provide several permanent jobs and contribute approximately USD 6 million in payments in lieu of taxes and property taxes over its lifetime, benefiting schools, infrastructure, and community services.
This agreement marks the second recent collaboration between Avangrid and Amazon in the region, following a previous deal for energy from the Leaning Juniper IIA repower project. Similar renewable energy partnerships have been established by the companies in other states, including Illinois, Ohio, and North Carolina.
Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO of Avangrid, stated, “This agreement reflects Amazon and Avangrid’s commitment to delivering reliable energy solutions that will help meet America’s growing energy needs and support the growth of critical infrastructure. Oregon Trail Solar builds on our strong presence in Oregon and deep partnership with Amazon, and we are proud to help power the future with projects that bring lasting economic benefits to local communities, bolster our nation’s energy independence and maximise energy production.”
