EDP completes Pleasantville Solar project in the United States
New 150-MW solar project brings dependable power, local investment, and long-term economic benefits to Fulton County
EDPR NA’s 1.6 GW of gross clean energy capacity in Illinois powers the equivalent of 548,000 homes and businesses as one of the state’s largest clean energy operators
EDP, through its subsidiary EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), today celebrated the completion of Pleasantville Solar, a 150-megawatt (MW) renewable energy project located in Fulton County, Illinois. The project will generate enough electricity to meet the annual demand of more than 39,500 homes and businesses, strengthening grid reliability, contributing to Illinois' energy independence, and driving sustained economic growth in the region.
The full output of the 150 MW of solar energy is contracted through a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft. Pleasantville Solar will generate more than approximately €27.3 million in revenue to support schools, roads, emergency services and equipment, and other essential public services and supported approximately 300 jobs during construction.
EDPR NA has reinforced its commitment to community partnership with more than approximately 38,900 thousand euros in donations to local entities and organizations, including the VIT Community Unit School District #2, The Village of Ipava, the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development, the Fulton County Fair, and the Ipava Camp Ellis Days Festival.
EDPR NA is a longstanding and reliable clean energy provider in Illinois, with 1.6 GW of gross operating capacity that generates enough electricity each year to power more than 548,000 homes. Through landmark projects such as Harvest Ridge Wind, Bright Stalk Wind, Rail Splitter Wind, Top Crop Wind I & II, Twin Groves Wind I & II, Hickory Solar, and Wolf Run Solar, EDPR NA has delivered approximately €1.12 billion in total economic impact statewide—including €951 million invested in-state, €100.7 million in payments to participating landowners to diversify property revenue and provide a steady source of income, and €96.2 million contributed to local governments.
EDPR NA’s energy infrastructure portfolio also bolsters Illinois’ workforce, supporting 79 permanent jobs and 880 construction jobs, all while strengthening energy security and maintaining land-compatible uses for local communities. EDPR NA maintains seven operations and maintenance (O&M) facilities in Illinois to support the dependable operation of its clean energy assets. In August 2023, EDPR NA opened its Technician Training Facility in Bloomington; the facility trains an average of 100 solar and wind technicians annually who are dispatched across EDPR NA’s operational assets spanning Illinois and the United States.
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