Jackpot Solar project : Duke Energy’s 120MW solar project goes live in Idaho

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy, has begun the commercial operations at its Jackpot Solar project in Twin Falls County, Idaho, marking the company’s first utility-scale renewable energy project in the American state.

The 120MW solar power plant in Idado will supply green energy to Idaho Power through a 20-year power purchase agreement, serving the energy requirements of approximately 24,000 homes annually.

Chris Fallon — Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions president said: “Jackpot Solar will help strengthen the energy diversity in the state, and bring additional economic benefits to the state and Twin Falls County, while also supporting Idaho Power’s clean energy goals.”

At peak construction, the Jackpot Solar project provided employment to approximately 200 workers, apart from indirect economic benefits.

Duke Energy’s 120MW Jackpot Solar project goes live in Idaho. Photo courtesy of Duke Energy Corporation.

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions will own and operate the project, which is located on 952 rural acres south of the city of Twin Falls.

Adam Richins — Idaho Power senior vice president and COO said: “This project continues our commitment to clean energy while also helping us address the rapidly growing need for new resources to ensure we can provide reliable, affordable electricity to our customers.”

SOLV Energy completed the engineering and construction of the Jackpot Solar project.

The Duke Energy Foundation also awarded $15,000 grant to support the Shoshone Basin Rangeland Fire Protection Association’s efforts to increase the citizens safety in rural areas of Twin Falls County.

Idaho Power with 17 low-cost hydroelectric projects, aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.

Recently, Duke Energy started operations of the 207MW Ledyard Windpower project in Iowa.