Clearway Energy Group announced that its Rosamond South 1 project in Kern County, California, has reached commercial operations. The 117-MW energy storage and 140-MW solar complex will generate enough electricity to power over 72,000 homes every year, deploying low-cost energy during peak demand when it’s needed most.
“We’re pleased to bring Rosamond South online and continue to serve Kern County and the broader region with reliable, low-cost energy,” said Valerie Wooley, senior VP of origination at Clearway. “Thank you to our valued customers for working with Clearway to help meet your clean energy goals and bring online more reliable energy in California.”
Rosamond South 1, which is also referred to as Golden Fields Solar IV LLC by its off-takers, is under long-term contracts with several California load-serving entities, including MCE, The University of California, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility, Eastside Power Authority, City of Moreno Valley and Constellation Energy.
“This project is MCE’s second utility-scale solar plus storage project, marking another significant step in MCE’s 15-year acceleration toward a 100% renewable California,” said MCE’s CEO Dawn Weisz. “This project strengthens the reliability of our renewable energy supply, providing clean power when people need it most. At the same time, it’s cutting emissions, improving air quality, and creating family-sustaining green jobs. A win-win for all.”
More than 400 union laborers contributed to the construction. McCarthy Building Companies led the construction with labor partners that included Laborers Union 220, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 12, IBEW Local 428, Ironworkers Local 416 and Local 433.
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