EDP Renewables Unveils 200MW Solar + 40MW Storage Project
- EDP Renewables' Scarlet I Solar Energy Park in Fresno County powers 68,000 homes annually, creates jobs, saves water, and explores agrivoltaics, marking a milestone in clean energy innovation.
EDP Renewables North America completed the Scarlet I Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California, featuring a 200-MW solar project and a 40-MW battery energy storage system. The facility will power 68,000 California homes annually and has power purchase agreements with Ava Community Energy and San José Clean Energy. The project created over 230 construction jobs and will support water efficiency goals by saving 254 million gallons of water yearly. Additionally, the site is exploring agrivoltaics by considering sheep grazing.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by dignitaries and industry partners, highlighting the project's contribution to clean energy goals and grid resiliency. EDP Renewables North America aims to develop more hybrid renewable projects in California and beyond to further support sustainable energy initiatives.
What innovative features does the Scarlet I Solar Energy Park in Fresno County offer?
- 200-MW solar project
- 40-MW battery energy storage system
- Power purchase agreements with Ava Community Energy and San José Clean Energy
- Creation of over 230 construction job
- Support of water efficiency goals by saving 254 million gallons of water yearly
- Exploration of agrivoltaics through sheep grazing