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Wheatridge Optimization II

Under construction130 MWChecked 6 October 2026

Technology
Solar
Capacity
130 MW
Status
Under construction
Operator
Wheatridge Optimization II, LLC
Location
Morrow County, Oregon, United States
Expected
2027
Balancing authority
BPAT

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