rPlus Energies, a leading private renewable energy developer, has finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Idaho Power for its 125-megawatt (MW) Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project in Ada County, Idaho.
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rPlus Energies also developed the project’s first phase—the 200 MW Pleasant Valley Solar 1—which is currently under construction. Both projects will supply solar energy to Idaho Power’s grid and help Meta achieve its goal of powering its nearby data center in Kuna, ID, with 100% renewable energy.
“Moving toward a clean energy future requires collaboration between energy providers and customers. We’re excited to be able to work with Meta and rPlus Energies through our Clean Energy Your Way program to help them reach their goals while furthering our mission of providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy to our customers,” said Adam Richins, Idaho Power Senior Vice President and COO.
The project is part of Idaho Power’s Clean Energy Your Way – Construction Program, which offers businesses solutions for meeting their corporate sustainability or carbon emission targets.
“We’re excited to expand our work with Idaho Power and rPlus Energies to add new renewable energy to the Idaho grid with Pleasant Valley Solar 2. Efforts like these are important as we continue to support our operations with 100% clean and renewable energy,” said Urvi Parekh, Global Head of Clean and Renewable Energy, Meta.
Pleasant Valley Solar 2 to Expand Idaho’s Solar Capacity
Pleasant Valley Solar 2 will expand solar resources in Idaho, building on the success of Pleasant Valley Solar 1, now majority-owned by Matrix Renewables and expected to begin commercial operations in early 2025.
Construction on Pleasant Valley Solar 2 is scheduled to start in late 2024 and will involve several local vendors throughout the project. This will boost regional revenue, support local businesses, and create around 200 construction jobs.
Key investors and commercial partners in Pleasant Valley Solar 1 raised $123,000 for the Local First and Energy First scholarships, supporting Ada County students at Boise State University and the College of Western Idaho. This commitment to education and workforce development in Idaho is set to continue with Pleasant Valley Solar 2.
“We’re excited to be partnering again with Idaho Power and Meta on Pleasant Valley Solar 2. Strong partnerships make all stages of development and construction smoother, and we certainly have that with these two. We look forward to breaking ground in the coming months and contributing another significant project to Idaho’s renewable energy landscape,” said Luigi Resta, President and CEO of rPlus Energies.
rPlus Energies: Advancing U.S. Renewable Energy Projects
rPlus Energies is a team of dedicated energy professionals focused on developing, owning, and operating large-scale renewable energy generation and electric storage projects across the United States. The company excels at advancing projects through partnerships with the private sector, municipalities, utilities, and leading technology, service, and finance providers.
Its portfolio includes a strategic mix of solar, battery, wind, and pumped storage hydro facilities. rPlus Energies is supported by Sandbrook Capital and the Gardner Group.