en.Wedoany.com Reported - rPlus Energies announced that the Green River Energy Center, located in Emery County in central Utah, has commenced commercial operations. The 400 MW project is the largest solar-plus-storage facility within PacifiCorp's six-state service area, paired with a 1.6 GWh battery project.

The project highlights Utah's growing role in the U.S. solar landscape, following the state's launch of the "Operation Gigawatt" initiative in 2024. Governor Spencer Cox stated that Operation Gigawatt aims to ensure Utah has reliable local energy, and the Green River Energy Center exemplifies the large-scale energy investments needed in the state to provide reliable power, support rural areas, and drive the next wave of prosperity statewide. rPlus officials said the center will generate over $55 million in property taxes for local schools and public service organizations and employed hundreds of workers during peak construction, including many local contractors.

With nearly 1 million solar panels and 484 battery units now operational, the center held a ribbon-cutting and on-site ceremony on June 22. Project partners, community members, and Governor Cox attended the ceremony, where partners announced a $45,000 donation to the nearby Ferron Fire Department. Luigi Resta, President and CEO of rPlus Energies, said the project represents years of collaboration and commitment from all partners, and the center is now delivering electricity to American homes and creating tangible value. Senator John Curtis noted that as national energy demand continues to grow, the project will position Utah and the West Coast to play a key role in future capacity additions. The Green River Energy Center has received the "Americas Renewable Energy Deal of the Year" award from Project Finance International and was named "Energy Company of the Year" by the Emery County Business Chamber in 2024.

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