Arevon Energy announced the start of operations at its Eland 1 Solar-plus-Storage Project in Kern County, California. Eland 1 Solar-plus-Storage, based in the city of Mojave, is a 384-MWDC 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 Q1 2025. 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 is under a long-term power purchase agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority, which will administer the contract 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.
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