This is the second rooftop solar project between the two companies, bringing ProLogis’ total partnership with PGE to 3.5MW of solar energy.
Drew Torbin, vice president of renewable energy at ProLogis, said: “We have made tremendous progress on our global rooftop solar program. We continue to see demand for our rooftops because they are ideally suited for solar installations and are immediately available for that purpose. This increased interest from utilities and investors demonstrates that large-scale distributed generation is a real solution for today’s renewable energy needs.”
Carol Dillin, vice president of customers and economic development at PGE, said: “PGE is continuing to steadily grow its solar energy resources for our customers. It’s exciting to partner with ProLogis again to bring innovative projects like this to Oregon and strengthen the state’s solar industry.”
US Bank and PGE have formed SunWay 3 to own and operate the system and to secure state and federal solar tax credits to help finance the project. All generated power will feed directly into PGE’s electrical system. ProLogis will provide development services in addition to receiving roof rental income.
