Amazon buys 1.2GW Sunstone solar-plus-storage project from bankrupt Pine Gate

Amazon Energy purchased the 1,200 megawatt

(MW) Sunstone Solar-Plus-Storage Project from Pine Gate Renewables, a developer that recently filed for bankruptcy, in a significant move that highlights its growing dedication to renewable energy. One of the biggest ready-to-build solar and battery storage assets in the US was acquired through a bankruptcy court-approved sale for about US $83 million.

The Sunstone project, which is situated in Morrow County in eastern Oregon, combines 1.2 GW of solar PV generation with 1.2 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity. Once built, the project will produce reliable, dispatchable renewable energy. Prior to the acquisition, all licenses and planning clearances were obtained, setting the site up for building to start in 2026.

Andy Jassy, Amazon's CEO, is at the center of the company's renewable strategy. As part of the company's long-term climate aspirations, he has pushed for significant investments in clean energy. With this transaction, Amazon, which has already made a name for itself as one of the biggest corporate purchasers of renewable energy in the world, is moving beyond power purchase agreements (PPAs) to direct ownership of generation facilities.

The Sunstone project was built by Pine Gate Renewables through years of permitting, governmental approvals, and community involvement prior to the sale. Due to financial constraints and connectivity delays, the company, which was formerly a successful independent power producer with project assets surpassing 10 GW, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2025.

Once operational, the Sunstone project will rank among the biggest solar-plus-storage complexes in the United States, able to meet regional energy needs with sustainable power and maintain local grid dependability. From buyer to owner-developer of utility-scale clean power infrastructure, the acquisition represents a significant shift in a major technology company's attitude to renewable energy and shows a creative way to grow corporate green expenditures.