EDPR NA Distributed Generation（EDP Renewables North America  The distributed power generation business under the company has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with California Water Service to install 2.35-megawatt DC on-site solar cell arrays at the company's sewage treatment plant in northeast Bakersfield. This cooperation aims to reduce the long-term impact of public utility companies on the environment.

Cal Water and EDPR NA DG expect the system to generate approximately 3800 megawatt hours of renewable energy annually. According to current electricity prices for customers in the Bakersfield area, one of California Water's largest service areas, it is expected that renewable energy generated by solar arrays will reduce grid energy costs by approximately $1.7 million during the agreement period.

At Cal Water, we are committed to being responsible environmental managers, and our collaboration with EDPR NA DG will help us reduce traditional electricity costs, achieve scientifically sound greenhouse gas reduction targets, and enhance sustainability, "said Marty Kropelnicki, CEO and Chairman of Cal Water. We look forward to the deployment of this new on-site solar cell array, which is crucial for us to continue providing safe, reliable, and affordable water supply services to our customers for decades to come.