EDF Renewables North America has announced a significant 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for a portion of the Bonanza Solar and Storage project. This agreement guarantees the delivery of carbon-free electricity generated by a 125 MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a 65 MW 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to SCPPA’s participating members, Pasadena Water & Power and Azusa Light & Water, commencing by December 31, 2028. Situated in Clark County, Nevada, the Bonanza Solar and Storage project will boast a total capacity of 300 MWac solar PV paired with a 195 MW 4-hour BESS.
This project, situated on federal land in the southern Nevada desert, anticipates creating approximately 500 jobs during its peak construction phase. Emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship, the Bonanza Solar and Storage project is collaborating closely with federal and state agencies to minimize its impact on wildlife, habitats, and other environmental resources.
Sohinaz Sotoudeh, Vice President – West Origination and Power Marketing for EDF Renewables, expressed enthusiasm about extending their successful partnership with SCPPA, which spans over a decade, to further expand renewable energy availability and support SCPPA’s commitment to decarbonization for member communities. Sotoudeh also highlighted EDF Renewables’ readiness for future opportunities to advance SCPPA’s goals of achieving carbon-free energy in Southern California.
Michael Webster, SCPPA’s Executive Director, noted that the addition of Bonanza to SCPPA’s existing portfolio of renewable energy projects will bring the total supplied through SCPPA to over 3,000 MWs, aiding Southern California Public Power Utilities in their transition to a carbon-free energy future.
As one of the largest renewable developers in North America, EDF Renewables remains dedicated to providing solutions to meet customer carbon-reduction goals. With over 35 years of experience and 18 gigawatts of wind, solar, and storage projects developed, EDF Renewables offers integrated energy solutions ranging from grid-scale power to electric vehicle charging.
