Amazon has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, to source energy from the new Oregon Trail Solar Project. Located in Gilliam County, Oregon, the 57 MWdc (41 MWac) solar facility will supply renewable power to Amazon’s expanding network of data centers in the region. The project is slated to become operational in 2027. Oregon plans to host one of the largest solar power projects in the country the 1.2 GW Sunstone Solar Project.
Supporting Amazon’s Growing Energy Needs
According to Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda, the agreement underscores the two companies’ shared commitment to providing reliable renewable energy while strengthening U.S. energy independence. Oregon Trail Solar is the second renewable energy PPA between Avangrid and Amazon in the Pacific Northwest, following a deal for power from the Leaning Juniper IIA repower project, also in Gilliam County.
Economic and Community Impact
Construction of the project is expected to create around 200 jobs, primarily filled by local union workers. Once operational, the project will support several new full-time positions within the community and generate significant economic benefits. Over its lifetime, Avangrid anticipates contributing approximately $6 million through PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreements and property taxes, funding schools, infrastructure, and other public services in Gilliam County.
Long-Term Renewable Investments in Oregon
Avangrid has maintained a presence in Oregon since 2001 and currently operates 2.5 GW of capacity statewide. In addition to the Oregon Trail Solar Project, the company runs its National Training Center in neighboring Sherman County and maintains a large corporate office in Portland.
Factsheet: Oregon Trail Solar Project
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Project Name: Oregon Trail Solar
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Location: Gilliam County, Oregon
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Capacity: 57 MWdc (41 MWac)
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Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Amazon
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Estimated Completion: 2027
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Households Powered: ~10,000 U.S. homes annually
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Construction Jobs: ~200 (primarily local union labor)
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Solar Panels: Over 100,000 on 400 acres
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Community Benefits: $6 million in PILOTs and property taxes
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Avangrid Oregon Capacity: 2.5 GW statewide
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Related Projects: Leaning Juniper IIA Repower (Gilliam County), Avangrid wind farm PPA with Amazon
