Californian solar project powers up

• Idemitsu Renewables' 73MW site has a PPA with East Bay Clean Energy

Idemitsu Renewables' 73MW solar project in California has actually achieved commercial operation and also is expected to generate clean and also affordable power equivalent to the needs of over 20,000 homes in the state.

The Luciana solar project (visualized), located in Ducor, provided jobs for over 200 workers during building, Idemitsu stated.

Idemitsu Renewables president Cary Vandenberg stated: "Thinking about the unmatched supply chain tests the sector faced this previous year, we are proud to have successfully achieved commercial operation of the Luciana project through our partnership with East Bay Clean Energy (EBCE).

" By leveraging our economic strength and also advancement know-how, we're assisting California fulfill its aggressive clean energy goals while additionally giving significant financial investment in Tulare County."

The renewable power created by the Luciana project will be offered via a 15-year power acquisition agreement with EBCE, which serves Alameda County as well as adjoining cities.

EBCE president Nick Chaset said: "The Luciana project brings much more inexpensive renewable energy to EBCE's portfolio, and also it's another big advance on EBCE's path to 100% clean energy for every one of our clients by 2030."