McDonald’s and eBay sign PPA for 345 MW Solar Project in USA

McDonald’s Corporation and eBay Inc. announced agreements with Lightsource bp to purchase power from a 345 MW solar project located in Louisiana, USA. It will be Louisiana’s largest solar project, located 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge in Pointe Coupee Parish. The 345 megawatt Ventress Solar project will help McDonald’s and eBay meet their sustainability goals and advance their commitment to climate action, while growing Lightsource bp’s expanding footprint of solar assets across the Southeast.

Kevin Smith, CEO of the Americas for Lightsource bp, said: "Construction is expected to begin as early as the end of this year on the Ventress Solar farm, with commercial operation starting in mid-2023. Lightsource bp is developing the project and will be the long-term owner and operator".

The Project is expected to stimulate local economy by generating an estimated US$30 million in new revenue to the Pointe Coupee Parish along with creating approximately 400 construction jobs. Once complete, the project will generate over 600,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy annually, equivalent to the average annual consumption of 59,000 US homes.