- Avangrid and PGE have launched Tower Solar, a 120 MWac solar project in Morrow County, Oregon, as part of PGE’s Green Future Impact program.
- The project will supply renewable energy to major clients like QTS and Meta, creating over 200 local jobs during construction and generating $20 million in PILOTs and property taxes.
- Tower Solar is Avangrid’s sixth solar project in Oregon, contributing to a 1.6 GW portfolio of wind and solar energy in the state.
Avangrid and Portland General Electric (PGE) have launched Tower Solar, a 120 MWac solar project in Morrow County, Oregon. The project is part of PGE’s Green Future Impact (GFI) program, which provides renewable energy to large companies and local governments.
Tower Solar will span 900 acres near Boardman Airport and feature more than 200,000 solar panels. The project will supply energy to major commercial clients, including data centre provider QTS and tech giant Meta, helping them meet their renewable energy goals.
During peak construction, the project will employ over 200 local workers, boosting the local economy. Once completed, the project will generate around $20 million through payments instead of taxes (PILOTs) and property taxes, which will fund public services like education.
“This project demonstrates our commitment to U.S. energy independence and local community investment,” said Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid.
The Green Future Impact program enables businesses to subscribe to renewable energy. Customers will receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the power generated, supporting large-scale projects without passing costs to other customers.
“Through this program, our largest customers can fund renewable energy projects while creating green jobs and revenue for Oregon,” said Brett Greene, PGE’s Senior Director of Clean Energy Origination.
Tower Solar marks Avangrid’s sixth solar project in Oregon, adding to its 16 energy facilities in the state. Together, these projects total 1.6 GW of wind and solar energy. Avangrid also leads the development of Pachwáywit Fields, the state’s largest solar park, and the Daybreak and Bakeoven projects currently under construction.
Once completed, the Green Future Impact program will reach a combined capacity of 482 MWac, accelerating the region’s clean energy transition.