EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has completed the Pleasantville Solar, a 150 MW clean energy project located in Fulton County, Illinois. This project will generate sufficient electricity to meet the annual electricity demand of over 39500 households and businesses.

Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP R NA, stated, "Amidst soaring electricity demand in Illinois, Pleasantville Solar is leveraging reliable local energy to power the economy and communities of Prairie State. ”Projects like Pleasantville Solar ensure the benefits of long-term income, job creation, and resilient energy infrastructure for local households and businesses, while supporting the state's economic development goals and growing electricity demand. ”

The total power generation of the 150 MW project was signed through a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft. Pleasantville Solar will generate over $31.6 million in revenue to support schools, roads, emergency services and equipment, and other basic public services. The project provided approximately 300 job opportunities during the construction period.

Cole McDaniel, President of Hometown Consulting and Fulton County Economic Development Advisor, said, "Fulton County is grateful for the close collaboration between county staff, elected officials, and EDP Renewable Energy Company's development team to complete the Pleasantville solar project. This project reflects the possibility of cooperation between local government and private investment in a transparent and mutually respectful manner. ”Apart from the construction phase, the long-term impact of this project will last for decades by strengthening the tax base and supporting basic public services in multiple tax jurisdictions, including Fulton County and the South Fulton School District. We appreciate the commitment demonstrated throughout the entire process and look forward to this investment bringing lasting benefits to Fulton County

EDP R NA has developed a 1.6 gigawatt clean energy project in Illinois, including Harvest Ridge Wind、Bright Stalk Wind、Rail Splitter Wind、Top Crop Wind I & II、Twin Groves Wind I & II、Hickory Solar  And Wolf Run Solar. EDP R NA's energy infrastructure investment portfolio has created 79 permanent jobs and 880 construction jobs, maintained 7 operational and maintenance facilities, and opened a technical personnel training facility in Bloomington. The facility trains an average of 100 solar and wind energy technicians annually, who are dispatched to EDPR NA's operational assets across Illinois and the United States.