Arevon Energy, a renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, on Dec. 9 announced the start of operations at its Eland 1 Solar-plus-Storage Project in Kern County, California.
Eland 1 is under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Southern California Public Power Authority. The project, located in Mojave, is a 384-MW solar project coupled with 150 MW/600 MWh of energy storage.
A second phase of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project is currently under construction and is anticipated to be operational in the first quarter of 2025. Collectively, Eland 1 and 2 are one of the nation’s largest solar-plus-storage installations with total capital costs of more than $2 billion. When both phases are completed, the projects’ combined capacity will total 758 MWdc of solar with 300 MW/1,200 MWh of energy storage.
Eland’s solar and storage configuration enables it to deliver a reliable, predictable energy yield during peak electricity demand periods to the Southern California region. Combining solar panels and battery storage systems play a crucial role in maintaining a steady supply of renewable power, enhancing grid resilience, and responding to critical demand challenges.
Eland 1 has provided and will continue to bring substantial benefits to the local community. During construction, Eland 1 employed 325 full-time equivalent personnel to build the site, which also positively impacted local businesses. Eland 1 will disburse more than $18 million to local governments over the project’s lifespan, providing revenue for schools, first responders, and other local needs.
“The Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project signifies Arevon’s ongoing commitment to advancing clean, renewable energy in California,” Kevin Smith, CEO at Arevon, said. “With each solar and storage project, we deliver reliable energy to Californians and support a resilient grid, while also driving new jobs, revenue, and economic activity in this region.”
The Southern California Public Power Authority will administer the PPA for two of its members: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Glendale Water and Power. San Diego-headquartered SOLV Energy led the engineering, procurement, and construction activities for the project.
Arevon is a nationwide renewable energy developer and a leader in California with more than 3,000 MW in operation and more than 700 MW under construction in the state. The company recently issued other announcements celebrating achievements at several of its California projects, including the start of operations at its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project and its Condor Energy Storage Project, as well as offtake agreements for its Cormorant Energy Storage Project and its Avocet Energy Storage Project. Arevon closed financing on its Eland 2 Solar-plus-Storage Project, its Condor Energy Storage Project, as well as its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project. Vikings Solar-plus-Storage was also the recipient ofIJGlobal’s Renewables Deal of the Year – Energy Storage Award.
—POWER edited this content, which was contributed by the media relations representative for Arevon Energy.
