The Iberdrola Group, through its subsidiary Avangrid, has begun commercial operations at the Daybreak and Bakeoven photovoltaic plants. With a total planned investment of €16.000 billion through 2028, the energy company is consolidating its infrastructure in the US market.
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Iberdrola has put into commercial operation two new photovoltaic power plants in the county of Wasco (Oregón) through its US subsidiary Avangrid, adding 269 MWdc of capacity to meet the growing energy and industrial demand of the United States.
New energy infrastructure: Daybreak and Bakeoven
The facilities, called Daybreak Solar (189 MWdc) and Bakeoven Solar (80 MWdc), already supplying clean energy to the local distributor's network Portland General Electric (PGEThis deployment is part of a state program designed to facilitate access to newly built energy for large municipal and industrial consumers, with technology companies being a key player among them. Intel.
With these projects, Avangrid reaffirms its position as the main energy supplier Within this competitive framework, large corporations can obtain renewable energy supplies quickly and efficiently. In addition to the positive environmental impact, the commissioning of these plants acts as an engine for... economic revitalization and job creation in the state of Oregón.
Project scope and presence in the United States
The commissioning of these plants is a key element in the internationalization strategy of the company chaired by Ignacio Galán. Currently, the Grupo Iberdrola It manages assets worth 49.400 billion euros in the United States, with a clear roadmap that includes additional investments of 16.000 billion euros in the period 2024-2028.
| Key Indicator | Detail / Capacity |
|---|---|
| Joint installed capacity (Oregon) | 269 MWdc |
| Capacity Daybreak Solar | 189 MWdc |
| Capacity Bakeoven Solar | 80 MWdc |
| Asset value in the U.S. | 49.400 millones de euros |
| Planned investment (until 2028) | 16.000 millones de euros |
| Population served in the U.S. | ~10 million people |
In the logistics and distribution field, Iberdrola operates transportation networks in the states of Nueva York, Maine, Connecticut y MassachusettsThe company already has a total of 80 generation facilities in the country, with an installed capacity of nearly 11.000 MW, consolidating a self-sufficient energy model and competitive in the North American market.
- Boosting the local industrial fabric in the county of Wasco.
- Direct supply to large technology clients such as Intel.
- Strengthening energy security through indigenous sources.
Key points and frequently asked questions about Iberdrola's new plants
What impact do Daybreak and Bakeoven have on Iberdrola's capacity?
Both plants contribute 269 MWdc of new renewable capacity to the system, consolidating Avangrid as a leader in the supply program for large industrial customers in United States.
Who do these new photovoltaic power plants supply with energy?
The energy is fed into the grid of Portland General Electric (PGE) and is intended for large municipal, commercial and industrial consumers, among which the company stands out Intel.
What is Iberdrola's investment volume in the US market?
The company currently has assets worth 49.400 billion euros and plans to invest an additional 16.000 billion euros by 2028 to continue expanding its infrastructure.
