EDF Power Solutions Partners with SCPPA on Major Utah Solar 1 Project
EDF Power Solutions North America has signed a 30-year power purchase agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for electricity generated by the Utah Solar 1 Energy project, further expanding long-term renewable supply commitments in the US Southwest.
The facility, located in Millard County, Utah, will have a capacity of 400MWdc and 300MWac. It is expected to begin delivering electricity in mid-2027 and will operate on state-owned land managed by the Utah Trust Lands Administration.
According to project details, construction is expected to employ around 400 workers at peak activity, while the project is projected to generate more than $40m in local tax revenue and $27m in lease payments over its lifetime. Once operational, it is expected to produce approximately 766GWh of electricity annually, enough to power around 126,800 average Californian households each year.
Commenting on the agreement, LADWP interim general manager Dave Hanson highlighted the role of the project in broader decarbonisation efforts, stating: “As the nation’s largest municipal utility, LADWP is demonstrating that decarbonisation at scale is possible – and we are not wavering in our commitment to achieve our clean energy goals. Utah Solar 1 strengthens power reliability and affordability for our customers while unlocking our ability to bring more clean energy like green hydrogen from the Intermountain Power Project in Utah, to L.A.”
From the developer side, Matthew Beltz, senior director at EDF Power Solutions North America Origination & Power Marketing, described the agreement as an extension of an established relationship, noting: “We are delighted to extend our successful partnership with SCPPA, which has been ongoing for over a decade, to expand the availability of renewable energy and support their decarbonisation commitment for member communities.”
Source: finance.yahoo.com
