- Lightsource bp and Toyota signed a 15-year VPPA for the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm, enabling Toyota to source over 20% of its purchased North American electricity from renewables.
- The Jones City Energy Centre will add clean power, local jobs and tax revenues to Jones County, while advancing workforce training and environmental stewardship initiatives
Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for electricity from the 231 MW Jones City 2 solar farm in Texas. Construction of the project began in spring 2025.
The agreement provides Toyota with fixed-rate renewable electricity and supports its clean energy strategy. Lightsource bp said the deal will also deliver local economic benefits and expand clean infrastructure in Jones County.
Toyota Environmental Sustainability General Manager Tim Hilgeman said the company continues to prioritize renewable electricity in its operations. He said the Jones City agreement alone could supply more than 20 percent of Toyota’s purchased electricity in North America from renewable sources.
Lightsource bp Chief Operating Officer and Head of USA Emilie Wangerman said the partnership delivers more than clean energy. She said the Jones City Energy Center will create jobs, expand workforce training, and attract local investment that strengthens the regional economy for decades.
The Jones City Energy Center includes two solar farms and a future energy storage facility. The complex will generate enough electricity to power about 96,000 homes. Lightsource bp said the project will contribute roughly US$86 million in property taxes over its lifetime to support local public services.
Construction activities will create about 500 jobs with an emphasis on hiring local workers. The company’s engineering, procurement, and construction contractor will offer accredited apprenticeships to help workers gain skills for careers in the renewable energy sector.
Lightsource bp is also implementing sustainable land use and biodiversity measures. The company will introduce sheep grazing under the solar panels, plant 24 native Texas species across the site, and install barn owl nesting boxes to support local wildlife.
In March 2025, Lightsource bp donated US$195,000 to provide new beds and computers for the county’s last remaining hospital. The company stated that the donation aligns with its strategy to support local communities while developing clean energy assets.