Solar powers the Golden State
Energizing California and enriching its agricultural legacy
As a leading renewable energy developer, operator, and owner in the U.S., EDPR NA's solar energy projects work in collaboration with surrounding communities and support agricultural land by bringing economic and environmental value to farmers, landowners, and community members.
A renewable energy leader in California
of operational solar capacity in California
gallons of water saved each year
in total economic impact in California
Citation for gallons of water saved assumes 0.58 gallons of water consumed per kWh of conventional electricity from Lee, Han, & Elgowainy, 2016.
Solar energy strengthens local Californian economies
Below is an overview of our economic impact in the state to date:
Capital investment
Paid to local governments
Paid to landowners
Spent within California
More than 1,090 construction jobs and more than 30 permanent jobs have been created
Our operational technology in California
Utility-scale solar energy
Utility-scale solar and energy storage
Distributed solar energy
Leading a net-zero energy future
For more than a decade, our EDPR NA team members have worked in collaboration with landowners, communities, and customers across the state of California to bring online several solar parks including:
- Lone Valley Solar Park (30 MW)
- Rising Tree Wind Farm (198 MW)
- Windhub A Solar Park (20 MW)
- Scarlet Solar Energy Park (200 MW + 40 MW Storage)
