Basin Electric signs PPA with Clenera Renewable Energy for Montana solar project

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) and Clēnera Renewable Energy have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for energy produced in the 150 MW Cabin Creek Solar Project.

When completed, Cabin Creek will consist of two, 75-MW projects in southeastern Montana, five miles west of Baker. According to Clēnera, the project will eliminate 265,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year and power 30,000 homes.

The solar project is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2023.