Walmart has announced two large deals to add utility and community-scale solar to locations across the United States. The retail giant plans to add 1 GW of on-site clean energy by 2030, or enough power for about 2 million households. Walmart also plans to invest in 2 GW of community solar projects, which enable electric ratepayers to subscribe to a portion of an off-site solar project. The company currently has over 600 on- and off-scale projects in operation or under development across 10 countries. Walmart has entered into a 15-year PPA for a project in development in Texas, with EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), leading renewable energy developers and operators. The 180 MW project is expected to generate millions in lease payments to the project’s landowners and an estimated $42 million to local governments, benefiting schools, infrastructure, and other public services.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
