rPlus Energies has begun construction of the Green River Energy Center, a 400 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system project integrated with a 400 MW/1,600 megawatt-hour battery storage system in eastern Utah.
Economic benefits and job creation
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Utah Governor Spencer Cox underscored the importance of the project to both rural communities and the state’s energy development. “We are building a future of affordable and abundant energy in Utah,” Cox said, highlighting the role the Green River Energy Center will play in the state’s economy.
With an investment of more than $1 billion, the rPlus Energies project will contribute to the energy grid and boost the local economy by creating approximately 500 jobs during the first phases of construction. In addition, the majority of these jobs will be filled by local workers, directly benefiting the rural communities of Emery County.
The project will provide clean, sustainable energy while strengthening the region’s public services, improving tax revenues and generating long-term employment opportunities.
A solar photovoltaic system from rPlus Energies
Sundt Construction, a contractor with experience in large-scale projects in the western United States, has been selected as the engineering and construction manager for the project. In addition, EliTe Solar will supply the solar photovoltaic solar photovoltaic moduleswhile Tesla will be responsible for supplying the advanced battery storage system.
The president of rPlus Energies, Luigi Resta, mentioned the importance of the collaboration with these partners. According to Resta, the success of the project lies in the cooperation of the technology providers and the local teams that are working to bring it to fruition.
The Green River Energy Center project is part of a broader movement to transition to renewable energy in Utah and across the United States. The project is expected to be fully operational within the next few years, contributing to PacifiCorp’s efforts to decarbonize its electric grid.
The integration of photovoltaic solar energy with a massive storage system will allow the energy obtained to be used efficiently during peak demand hours, optimizing the use of solar resources and reducing dependence on fossil energy sources.
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