Photovoltaic Development Projects
Avangrid Inc. Has Begun Construction Toward its Tower Project
Colin Smith — October 2, 2025
The Tower Solar Project is a utility‑scale photovoltaic development near Boardman, Oregon, advanced by Avangrid Inc. The project adds large‑scale solar generation capacity to the regional grid, aiming to supply renewable electricity that supports local demand and contributes to broader decarbonization objectives. The installation includes ground‑mounted arrays and associated balance‑of‑plant infrastructure configured for grid interconnection, and is intended to operate as part of Avangrid’s portfolio of clean energy assets serving wholesale and retail customers.
Avangrid frames the Tower Solar Project as a source of near‑term economic activity and longer‑term employment and tax revenue for the surrounding community, with construction‑period hiring and local contracting cited as primary near‑term benefits. The company has described project planning and permitting processes, site‑level environmental assessments, and community engagement efforts as integral components of the development, positioning the project as consistent with regional energy transition goals and Avangrid’s stated approach to scaling renewable generation.
