- Amazon signs new PPA with Iberdrola subsidiary Avangrid for the 57 MW Oregon Trail Solar project, strengthening its U.S. data center clean power supply.
- $100 million investment will add over 100,000 solar panels, create 200 construction jobs, and deliver $6 million in local tax and PILOT contributions.
- Deal extends Iberdrola’s global clean power partnership with Amazon, which now totals 68,100 GWh contracted across Europe and North America.
Oregon’s Data Center Demand Drives New Solar Build
Amazon has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Avangrid, the U.S. subsidiary of Iberdrola, to secure renewable electricity from a new 57 MW solar project in Oregon. The Oregon Trail Solar facility, backed by a $100 million investment, will supply clean energy directly to the company’s data centers in the Pacific Northwest when it becomes operational in 2027.
The agreement highlights the intersection of digital infrastructure growth and regional decarbonization goals. Oregon has become a hub for cloud computing, and the state’s grid planners are under pressure to keep pace with rising data center demand while aligning with state renewable targets.
Scaling a Global Partnership
The Oregon Trail project deepens Amazon’s reliance on Iberdrola for its renewable energy portfolio. The two companies now have joint agreements across the United States, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Portugal, securing a combined 68,100 GWh of contracted clean power.
“This agreement reflects Amazon and Avangrid’s commitment to delivering reliable energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy needs and support critical infrastructure,” said Avangrid CEO José Antonio Miranda.
It is also the second Oregon-based collaboration between the companies in less than two years. Amazon previously signed a deal for the 98.4 MW Leaning Juniper IIA wind repowering project, also in Gilliam County. Elsewhere in the U.S., their partnerships include wind and solar developments in Illinois, Ohio, and North Carolina.
Local and Regional Economic Stakes
Construction of Oregon Trail Solar will require more than 100,000 panels and is expected to create 200 jobs, largely filled by local union labor. Beyond construction, Avangrid projects the facility will contribute $6 million in combined property taxes and PILOT payments to Gilliam County over its lifetime, funding schools, roads, and other local services.
Sy Oytan, CEO of Avangrid Renewables, noted that the initiative continues the company’s two-decade presence in Oregon. “With this new project, we are adding to our existing investments in Gilliam County in a way that strengthens the region while producing electricity to help meet the growing energy demand across the country.”
Avangrid already operates 2.5 GW of renewable capacity in Oregon, with assets ranging from wind farms to grid-scale training and operations facilities.
The Bigger Picture for Tech and Energy
Amazon remains the world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy. Its clean power contracts are central to its Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, and data centers—its fastest-growing energy load—are driving both risk and opportunity.
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For Iberdrola, the Oregon Trail project consolidates its U.S. footprint at a moment when utilities and independent power producers are rebalancing portfolios around digital economy demand. Globally, Iberdrola has positioned itself as a preferred partner for technology companies under pressure to decarbonize at scale while ensuring stable power for round-the-clock operations.
Investor and Policy Implications
The deal illustrates two converging forces shaping energy markets: corporate procurement of renewables as a hedge against both carbon exposure and energy price volatility, and local governments seeking tax revenue and economic development from clean infrastructure.
For investors, the $100 million Oregon Trail project adds to Iberdrola’s growing pipeline in North America, while offering Amazon another hedge against reputational and regulatory risks tied to the emissions footprint of its cloud business.
For policymakers, the agreement shows how state-level permitting and corporate PPAs can accelerate renewable deployment in regions facing both rising power demand and grid reliability concerns.
Global Significance
The Oregon contract reinforces the growing interdependence between technology companies and utilities in shaping renewable deployment. While Amazon secures energy for its U.S. data center backbone, Iberdrola strengthens its standing as a transatlantic utility capable of delivering corporate decarbonization at scale.
As Oregon Trail Solar moves forward, the project will be closely watched as a test case for how clean energy, digital infrastructure, and rural economies can align in a period of accelerating energy transition.
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