Masdar Completes California Solar Project
Masdar has completed the $950 million Lockhart Solar and Storage complex in California’s San Bernardino County. The facility, developed by Terra-Gen and jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, includes 365 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity and 173.7 MW of battery-storage capacity. The project features more than 925,000 solar modules and 248 battery units, providing enough annual electricity to serve approximately 350,000 homes and businesses.
California Solar Project Details
Located near Hinkley, the complex connects to Southern California Edison’s Kramer Junction substation. Electricity generated from the facility will be sold through corporate power-purchase agreements and long-term contracts with California load-serving entities.
California Solar Project Construction and Economic Impact
Construction of the project took about four years and created more than 1,000 on-site jobs, utilizing roughly 880,000 labor hours. Masdar anticipates that the Lockhart project will generate over $40 million in property-tax revenue throughout its operational life.
Significance of the California Solar Project in the Energy Market
This project adds substantial utility-scale generation and grid-stability assets to the U.S. energy market, aligning with California’s goals for renewable energy expansion. The completion of the Lockhart complex reflects ongoing investments in clean energy technology and infrastructure.
Sources for the California Solar Project
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- Masdar marks completion of the $950 million Lockhart solar and battery complex in California
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