Coyote Valley Casino & Hotel, located on the Coyote Valley Reservation in Redwood Valley, California, has completed a 2.23-MW solar carport system. The system, developed by Watthub Renewables and constructed by SunRenu Solar, has a PPA through Sunrock Distributed Generation with no upfront capital investment from the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
The project includes a 1,411-kW solar carport installation across the casino’s parking areas. A second 817.5-kW system at the Coyote Valley Hotel supplies power to the adjacent Tribal Council offices, a convenience store and wastewater treatment facility. The system, featuring JA solar panels and CPS inverters, is expected to generate approximately 3,472 MWh of electricity annually – around 45% of the site’s energy use – delivering more than $450,000 in estimated first-year savings for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
In partnership with the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Sunrock Distributed Generation will manage and operate the system for the next 30 years, selling all of the energy generated onsite to the customer at a discounted price compared to the cost of grid-supplied electricity. As part of the agreement, the system will be monitored and maintained under a long-term service arrangement, meaning the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians will benefit from reliable performance and ongoing cost savings.
“This project demonstrates how Sunrock can help turn energy costs into long-term economic value for local communities,” says Wilson Chang, CEO of Sunrock Distributed Generation. “The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians is using solar to reduce utility exposure, strengthen operating resilience, and save more than $450,000 in the first year alone. Sunrock is proud to partner on a project that supports Tribal self-determination and results in lower energy costs, greater cost certainty, and a renewable energy asset that will deliver value for decades.”
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