EDP Renewables North America announced it has completed the construction of Pleasantville Solar, its new clean energy project in Fulton County, Illinois.
The 150-megawatt (MW) facility will produce enough energy to meet the equivalent power demand of more than 39,500 homes and businesses.
An important addition to the grid, it will provide reliability, support the state’s energy independence, and drive regional economic growth.
The system’s entire output is contracted through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Microsoft. Pleasantville Solar’s energy will generate more than $31.6 million in revenue through the agreement that will go toward funding schools, roads, emergency services and equipment, and other essential public services.
Additionally, the project supported approximately 300 jobs during the construction phase.
“Amid skyrocketing power demand in Illinois, Pleasantville Solar is fueling the Prairie State’s economy and communities with reliable, homegrown energy,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, in a statement.
EDP currently has a gross operating capacity of 1.6 gigawatts (GW) in Illinois, providing power to over 548,000 homes annually. Its notable projects include Harvest Ridge Wind, Bright Stalk Wind, Rail Splitter Wind, Top Crop Wind I & II, Twin Groves Wind I & II, Hickory Solar, and Wolf Run Solar.
To date, EDP has delivered $1.3 billion in total economic impact for Illinois, including $1.1 billion invested in-state, $116.4 million in payments to participating landowners, and $111.3 million contributed to local governments.
Ganapathy continued, “Projects like Pleasantville Solar ensure that local families and businesses reap the benefits of long-term revenue, job creation, and resilient energy infrastructure—all while supporting statewide economic development goals and rising power needs. As one of Illinois’ leading clean energy operators, we are proud to deliver projects that create lasting value for our communities and customers.”
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