Invenergy has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Grant County Public Utility District (Grant PUD) for 120 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the planned Quincy Solar Energy Center, the companies announced on Tuesday.
The solar project, located near Moses Lake in central Washington, is scheduled to begin construction in late 2025 and enter commercial operation by November 2027. The agreement supports Grant PUD’s target of securing 300 MW of solar generation capacity by 2027.
“As our county’s energy needs grow, our PPA with Invenergy’s Quincy Solar is another significant resource to meet local power demand,” said John Mertlich, Grant PUD’s chief executive and general manager. “We look forward to working with Invenergy to provide affordable renewable energy to the grid and our customers.”
The project is expected to generate over $27 million in local economic benefits over its lifetime, including contributions through taxes, land costs, and lease payments, Invenergy said.
“We are excited to partner with the Grant PUD to advance their generation goals and help meet local energy needs with homegrown solar power,” said Laura Miner, senior vice president for renewable development at Invenergy. “We look forward to continuing to work with landowners, local officials, and the broader community to bring the benefits of Quincy Solar to Grant County residents.”
Once operational, Quincy Solar will be Invenergy’s first solar facility in Washington state, bringing its total capacity in the state to 860 MW. The construction phase is expected to create up to 200 jobs, with two full-time positions anticipated during operations.
