Project La Salle Solar is expected to begin commercial operations in 2028 OCI Energy and Arava Power took part in a signing ceremony on May 13 to execute a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) for La Salle Solar, a 670 MWdc utility-scale solar project located in La Salle County, Texas. Under the MIPA transaction, AravaContinue reading “OCI Energy and Arava Power Execute MIPA for 670 MW Solar Project in Texas”
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EDP Renewables SignsAgreement with Meta for 250 MW of Solar Energy in Arkansas
Total procured clean energy between Meta and EDPR NA has now reached 545 MW. Meta and EDP (through EDP Renewables North America) today announced a long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA) for Cypress Knee Solar, a 250‑megawatt (MW) solar energy project to be built in Arkansas. The agreement supports Meta’s efforts to add new generation to the gridContinue reading “EDP Renewables SignsAgreement with Meta for 250 MW of Solar Energy in Arkansas”
One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar
Frank Marshall shares how his family decided to lease part of their farm, in the family since 1898, for Arevon’s Kelso Solar Project and what it means for the future of their land. Source: Arevon Leasing farmland for solar is not a simple decision, especially when the land has been in the same family forContinue reading “One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar”
GridStor and Axpo Announce Battery Storage Swap Agreement
The partnership enhances pricing stability for Houston residents and businesses and demonstrates an innovative, financeable solution for battery storage operators and energy companies. Source: GridStor April 8, 2026 – GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, and Axpo, a leading international energy company headquartered in Switzerland, announced today the execution of an Energy Storage Agreement with the Hidden Lakes Reliability Project, a 220 MW, 440 MWh battery energy storage system located in GalvestonContinue reading “GridStor and Axpo Announce Battery Storage Swap Agreement”
Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri
The company’s first large-scale facility in the state nearly doubles Missouri’s operational solar capacity, represents an investment of more than $500 million, and generates lasting benefits. Source: Arevon Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, announces the start of operations at the company’s 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso Solar Project in ScottContinue reading “Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri”
Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio
Company operates nearly 100 generation projects from coast to coast, capable of powering more than 3 million homes Source: Avangrid Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced on March 19, 2026, that it has surpassed 11 Gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio which includes nearly 100Continue reading “Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio”
Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New England
Built by more than 1,000 local union workers, the project is expected to power 350,000+ homes with affordable, reliable electricity. Source: Ørsted Revolution Wind, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted, announced today that the Revolution Wind project has started delivering power to New England’s electric grid, strengthening theContinue reading “Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New England”
Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States
Clearway will deliver carbon-free energy to local grids to support Google’s data centers in SPP, ERCOT, and PJM for up to 20 years Source: Clearway Energy Group Clearway Energy Group (Clearway) announced the 2025 execution of three new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google totaling 1.17 GW of carbon-free energy projects located in Missouri,Continue reading “Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States”
APA Member Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers
Avangrid sources five transformers from WEG Transformers USA to support its $18.5B grid modernization efforts Source: Avangrid Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a strategic investment of $7 million to purchase five power transformers manufactured in Washington, Missouri by American manufacturer WEG Transformers USA. The investment, partContinue reading “APA Member Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers”
Lightsource bp and Toyota Enter Into a Power Contract, Bringing New Energy and Economic Development to Texas
Source: Lightsource bp Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have finalized a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for energy from the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm, part of the larger Jones City Energy Center, which began construction in spring 2025. This 15-year, fixed-rate power contract supports Toyota’s renewable energy goals while delivering meaningfulContinue reading “Lightsource bp and Toyota Enter Into a Power Contract, Bringing New Energy and Economic Development to Texas”