rPlus energies The founder of the Green River Energy Center, a 400 MW solar energy storage and 400 MW/1,600 MWh battery storage project in Eastern Utah. Green River Energy Center, one of the largest solar and storage projects under construction in the country, will supply power to PacifiCorp under a power purchase agreement.
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“This project is being built in rural Utah, by the people of rural Utah and for all of Utah. When rural Utah thrives, the entire state thrives,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox said at the groundbreaking. “Today we’re not just breaking new ground – we’re building a future of affordable, abundant energy in Utah.”
By securing more than $1 billion in funding earlier this year, the project is expected to create approximately 500 jobs – many of which will be filled by local workers – and boost Emery County’s economy, increasing tax revenues, improving public services and provide long-term employment. in the energy sector.
Sundt Construction, a national contractor operating in the Mountain West, is the EPC contractor for the project, with Elite Solar providing the solar panels and Tesla providing the battery storage system.
“It is the partners who make this project special, who made this monumental project possible,” said Luigi Resta, president and CEO of rPlus Energies. “From our equipment suppliers to the talent on the ground and the support of the local and regional community, we owe the success of this project to each and every one of you.”
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