Madera County Children’s Hospital to Save Money and Ensure Consistent Power Supply with Solar Plus Storage Project
Valley Children’s Healthcare in California began construction on a solar-and-storage microgrid that will cover 80% of the hospital’s energy needs. This will save the hospital $15 million over the next 25 years and will ensure the hospital remains fully functional at all times, even during regional power outages.
100 Year Old Orange Orchard is Self-Sufficient With Solar
Villa Park Orchard Association installed a solar array at their Strathmore facility that will make their whole operation almost entirely self-sufficient. This makes the oranges, lemons, and grapefruits they grow pack a solar powered punch!
Yucaipta Valley Water District Solar Plus Storage to Save Californians Over $70 Million
The Yucaipa Valley Water District is installing a clean energy water and wastewater project. There will be 7 MW of solar and 3.3 MW of storage providing electricity to the wastewater facility and it will generate an estimated $73 million in net savings over 28 years.
Six Flags Magic Mountain To Offset All Electricity Consumption With Onsite Solar Plus Storage
The Six Flags Park in Santa Clarita built a 12.4 MW solar carport over their parking lot and pair with a nearly 2 MWh storage system. This will generate 20.8 million kWh annually and offset 100% of Six Flags’ energy usage.
Tustin Synagogue Receives $100,000 for Solar Carport
Congregation B’nai Israel received a $100,000 no interest loan for a solar carport. This will help the synagogue lower their electricity bills and funding comes from the Jewish Community Foundation Orange County.
Building in Corona to Save Thousands with SolarCraft’s Solar Installation
Cal Ave Partners recently completed a 261 kW solar project. This rooftop project will lead to significant savings for the building and provide enough power each day for over 100 homes.
Solar Panel Structures Built Around Lincoln, CA including in City Hall, Community Center, Pickleball Courts, and More
Lincoln has partnered with an American renewable energy company to build solar structures around the city. This includes structures at the City Hall and Community Center Parking lots, as well as McBean Park’s pickleball court. These projects will save the city $26.4 million in 30 year net savings.
South Tahoe Wastewater Treatment Plant Saves Taxpayers Millions With Solar
The South Tahoe Public Utility District is building a 1339 kW solar project to power their wastewater treatment plant. This project will save taxpayers $5-10 million and slash carbon emissions.
Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base Uses Solar Plus Storage For Cheap electricity and Emergency Power
The Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training base opened a 31 MW solar project and paired it with a 41 MWh energy storage system. This will reduce electricity costs while also providing backup power to the base during emergencies for up to 14 days. This will help with natural disaster response and military training for the base.
San Diego County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s Solar Panels Will Save Thousands per Year
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Association added rooftop solar panels. These panels will pay for themselves in three years and save the Sheriff’s Association thousands per year in electricity costs
Madera Glass Manufacturer to Reduce Electricity Bills Thanks to Rooftop Solar
Ardagh Glass Packaging paired with California based VALTA Energy to build a 10 MW rooftop solar project. This will help meet about 25% of the glass container manufacturer’s electricity demand.
Walnut and Almond Farm in Gustine Powered by 589 kW Solar Project
Iyer Farms in Gustine installed a 589 kW solar system. This will help the walnut, almond, and cherry producer cut costs and emissions.
Modesto County School District Installs Solar Carports
The Modesto County School District is installing multiple solar carports at various schools across the district. This will amount to 70% of the electrical need at each school and provide electricity for the district’s new electric bus fleet.
Frito Lay Builds Onsite Electricity Generation in Modesto
Frito Lay’s manufacturing facility and warehouse in Modesto California announced the completion of an onsite solar and storage project. The new solar carport will provide 1,000 kW of power and supply 20% of the facility’s electricity supply.
Somerset Winery Uses Solar Fence for Unique Agrivoltaic Project
A vineyard in Somerset has installed a unique 19.3 kW project. The vineyard uses vertical panels to provide the electricity it needs while also preserving the vineyards grapevines.
Clovis Rodeo Grounds Goes Wild for Solar
The Clovis Rodeo Grounds added 136 solar panels on existing structures as part of a recent expansion. The panels will generate a monthly energy savings of more than 90%.
Moonlight Dairy in Visalia Runs on Sunlight With 1 MW Project
Moonlight Dairy based out of Visalia, uses a 1 MW project to power their operations. This will reduce electricity costs and lower operational costs for the dairy farmers.
Bakersfield City Police Department and Mesa Marin Sports Complex Save $9 Million With Solar
The City of Bakersfield installed solar carports at five sites around the city, including the Bakersfield Police Department HQ and the Mesa Marin Sports Complex. These carports will generate 3.4 million kWh of electricity and save taxpayers $9 million annually.
Kern County Solar Project Becomes Largest Solar Plus Storage Project in the World
The Edwards & Sanborn solar-plus-storage project becomes the largest online solar-and-storage project. The site uses American made solar modules and provides electricity to the Edwards Air Force Base.
Santa Clarita Girl Scout Troop Turns to Solar Power
The Girl Scouts of GLA Santa Clarita Building installed a 13.8 kW solar project on their roof.
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Becomes First Recipient of DOE Tribal Energy Financing Program
The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians near Alpine received nearly $73 million to build a solar-and-storage microgrid. This will include a 15 MW solar project and 70 MWh storage project and will create 250 union construction jobs.
Tulare Cheese Plant Now Powered by Around the Clock Solar Plus Storage
The Lactalis Heritage Dairy manufacturing facility in Tulare is adding a 20 MW solar installation paired with 15MWh of storage. This will provide enough electricity to power the sites daily operations.
Placer County Solar Project Pairs with Sheep to Bolster California Economy
A solar project in West Placer County will provide 340 MW of power while also letting sheep graze under panels. There’s land set aside for solar paired with citrus trees and berries. The facility will contribute over $3.7 million to the economy per year.
Escalon Orchard in Operation Since 1912 Uses Solar to Meet Energy Needs
GoldRiver Orchards operates a 586 kW solar project that will help them meet 90% of their electricity needs. This 5th generation orchard is using the solar array to save costs and make the farm sustainable for future generations of farmers.
Kings County Solar Farm Uses Local Farmer for Maintenance
The Indart family from Clovis has been ranching and farming in California for generations and have expanded their operations to sheep grazing under dozens of solar farms. This provides income for the farmers, food for the sheep, and lower maintenance costs for the solar facility. These lower costs get passed along to consumers with lower electric bills.
Kern County Almond Farm Powers Operations With Solar Array
The Pacific Almond farm in Los Hills uses a 715 kW onsite solar array to lower electricity costs for their hulling, shelling, and processing facility.
Hanford Dairy Farm Runs Thanks to 1 MW Solar Array
Holland Dairy paired with Coldwell Solar to build a 1 MW solar array. Art De Hoop, the owner, said the farm has been here for 50 years and the solar array will help them “be here another 50 years and then some.”
Bakersfield Steel Manufacturer Provides Steel for Solar Projects Around the Country
Kern Steel, headquartered in Bakersfield, uses state of the art technology to develop steel solar structures. This had led to Kern becoming an industry leader and helping create over 1.4 GW of solar projects around the United States.
Medical Device Manufacturer to Save $325,000 Annually With Solar
Staar Surgical, based out of Lake Forest, CA, installed a 1.1 MW solar-and-storage microgrid. Staar Surgical produces implantable lenses used for ophthalmic surgery, and will reduce their energy costs by 50% annually, translating to $325,000 per year in savings.
Buena Park Church Uses 40W Rooftop Solar Installation
Hana Church, an inter-denominational Korean Church, renovated their rooftop and installed a 40.3 kW rooftop solar array. This will help the church reduce energy costs and lower their electric bill.
Adelanto Community Solar Project Sets Example for Southern California
The Sheep Creek Community Solar Farm in Adelanto became one of the first community solar projects to go online in Southern California. The 3,800 kW project will provide low cost, clean electricity to over 240 customers.
Placentia Bakery Saves With Solar Microgrid
Bimbo Bakeries selected their Planectia plant as one of six bakeries around California to use a solar plus storage microgrid. This will save the bakery an estimated 20% on energy costs, helping reduce the cost of food for Americans.
Brea Saves $13 Million With Solar on Public Buildings
The City of Brea installed a combined 1,800 kW project at the Civic Center, Reservoir Pump Yard, and the Community Center. This will reduce utility costs for the city by 40% and save Brea’s taxpayers $13 million over the project’s lifetime.
Asteelflash and Nextracker Collaborate on Solar Tracker Manufacturing in Fremont
This facility represents a multi-million dollar investment between the two companies. The steel trackers represent a key component in solar projects and has created many new jobs making a product for the American market.
Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow Powered by Solar Farm
The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow installed a solar array that will provide 6,800,000 kWh of electricity for the base. This will save the military $846,000 over the lifetime of the project.
Samueli Academy in Santa Ana Welcomes Students Back to School With New Solar Project
Samueli Academy in Santa Ana commissioned a 590 kW solar project that spans 5 carports and 6 rooftops. This project will save the school district $205,000 in savings in just the first year and add up to millions in savings over the project's 30 year lifespan.
