EDF Renewables is to deliver electricity to Shell Energy North America from the 132MW Maverick 7 solar farm, which will form part of the Palen Solar site in California.
Under the terms of the 15-year power purchase agreement, electricity is expected to start flowing by the end of 2021.
Shell will also purchase the renewable energy credits, as well as capacity.
Palen Solar is located in Riverside County on 1271 hectares of federal lands within a solar energy zone and development focus area, managed by the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
BLM completed the federal permitting process, issuing the project a record of decision in October 2018.
EDF Renewables vice president of power marketing Dai Owen said: “Palen Solar, with a total of 500MW of solar capacity, demonstrates EDF Renewables’ long-term commitment to solar development in California.
“The project uniquely positions the company to help load-serving entities meet their long-term carbon goals and obligations under California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard by offering smaller tranches at industry-leading prices.”
Shell Energy North America president Glenn Wright said: “We continually look for opportunities to increase the supply of renewable power in California while simultaneously reducing Shell’s carbon footprint.
“Customers and communities are demanding a shift in the way their power is generated, and the Maverick 7 solar project allows us to deliver a cleaner, sustainable energy solution.”