EDPR secures long-term PPA for 110 MW solar project in Illinois

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EDP Renováveis, S.A. (EDPR) has secured a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to sell the green energy produced by a 110 MWac solar photovoltaic project located in the State of Illinois, USA.

The deal is an environmental justice-focused PPA, where EDPR is committed to employing women and minorities in positions of leadership on the project, investing capital in women and minority-owned businesses (WMBEs), undertaking habitat restoration activities, and ensuring the project is carbon neutral. 

The project is expected to enter into operation in 2024.

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