EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), together with Salt River Project (SRP) and Meta have unveiled the 200MW Brittlebush Solar Park located near the town of Coolidge, Arizona.
Brittlebush supports SRP’s commitment to responsibly decarbonise its power generation portfolio while providing affordable and reliable energy to one of the fastest growing areas in the country, said the company.
The project’s total capacity will be dedicated to supporting Meta’s data centre in Mesa, Arizona.
Brittlebush represents the third renewable energy partnership between EDPR NA and Meta.
Meta will also receive capacity from two other SRP resources, the 100MW West Line Solar Facility and the 300MW solar plus battery Eleven Mile Facility.
Each of these projects will further enable Meta to reach its 100% renewable and net zero goals.
Brittlebush will support the local economy by providing millions of dollars in payments to local governments throughout its operating life, benefiting schools, health care facilities, fire departments, and other county services, EDPR NA said.
The project created more than 300 construction jobs and will host more than five permanent jobs tied to operations and maintenance of the facility.
Chief executive of EDPR North America Sandhya Ganapathy said: “Arizona’s forward-thinking policies and welcoming business environment for innovative technologies that prioritise sustainability make it a perfect location to generate solar.
“We’re proud of the partnership with Salt River Project and Meta that has resulted in reducing carbon emissions, local economic benefits, and diversifying Arizona’s energy portfolio. This is something every Arizonan can get behind.”
Brittlebush is EDPR NA’s second operational project in Arizona, building upon its relationships with local land development partners in Arizona, including Saint Holdings, resulting in a total portfolio of 358MW of solar assets throughout the state.