Distributed Energy Resources, Utilities, Commercial, Solar  -  December 10, 2024

Southern California Public Power Authority Signs Solar PPA

The Southern California Public Power Authority signed a long-term power purchase agreement for a solar project called Eland 1.

Southern California Public Power Authority will administer the contract for two of its members: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Glendale Water and Power. 

Arevon Energy, Inc., a renewable energy developer, owner and operator, 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-megawatt (MWdc) solar project coupled with 150 MW/600 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy storage.

San Diego-headquartered SOLV Energy led the engineering, procurement and construction activities for the project.

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 plays a crucial role in maintaining a steady supply of renewable power, enhancing grid resilience and responding to critical demand challenges.

"The Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project signifies Arevon's ongoing commitment to advancing clean, renewable energy in California," said Kevin Smith, CEO of Arevon, in a statement. "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."

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