EDF Renewables is to sell Shell Energy North America electricity from the 132MW Maverick 4 solar farm in California under a 15-year power purchase agreement.
Maverick 4 covers 1271 hectares of federal land and is part of the 500MW Palen photovoltaic complex located in Riverside county in the Mojave desert.
Palen has recently secured a permit from the federal Bureau of Land Management and is scheduled to deliver electricity by the end of 2020.
Shell Energy Americas vice president Glenn Wright said: “Working closely with companies like EDF Renewables, and its proven track record as a successful developer of large scale renewables, allows us both to better meet the evolving power needs of our customers.”
EDF Renewables North America senior director development Ian Black said: “EDF Renewables is pleased to have completed the federal permitting process on Palen solar.
“This 500MW project uniquely positions EDF Renewables to help load-serving entities like Shell meet their long-term obligations under California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard by offering tranches at industry-leading prices.”