Matrix Renewables and rPlus Energies have successfully commissioned Pleasant Valley Solar 1, a solar power generation facility in Ada County in the US state of Idaho.
The facility, with a capacity of 200 megawatts alternating current (MWac)/261 megawatts defined conditions (MWdc), is now the largest operational solar facility in Idaho Power’s system.
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The project includes a power purchase agreement (PPA) secured through collaboration with Meta and Idaho Power, facilitated by an energy services agreement.
Matrix Renewables managing director and US head Cindy Tindell stated: “We are thrilled to celebrate the commissioning of the Pleasant Valley solar project.
“This achievement underscores our commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure and contributing to local communities. We are grateful for the collaborative efforts of our partners, offtakers, financiers and the supporting community who made this project possible.”
Construction of the project was concluded on 2 March 2025 by Sundt Renewables, the engineering, procurement and construction services provider, with 220 workers contributing.
rPlus Energies president and CEO Luigi Resta stated: “We are proud to see Pleasant Valley Solar come to life. We started developing this project in 2021 and it’s especially meaningful for us as Ada County is home to one of our two offices, allowing us to connect with the local community in a deeper way.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership with Idaho Power and Meta and further contributing to their energy future.”
rPlus Energies is also developing an expansion of the Pleasant Valley Solar, named Pleasant Valley Solar 2, with a capacity of 125MWac/162MWdc.
The company signed a PPA with Idaho Power and Meta for the project in November 2024.
Both projects will provide renewable energy to Idaho Power’s grid and assist Meta in operating its data centre in Kuna, Idaho, using 100% renewable energy.
