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Project contracted under long-term agreements with MCE, the University of California, Constellation Energy, and three municipal utilities<\/p>\n

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Rosamond South Energy Center | Kern County, California | 117 MW energy storage & 140 MW solar complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SAN FRANCISCO \u2014 Clearway Energy Group (\u201cClearway\u201d) announced today that its Rosamond South 1 project in Kern County, California, has reached commercial operations. The 117 MW energy storage and 140 MW solar complex will generate enough electricity to power over 72,000 homes every year, deploying low-cost energy during peak demand when it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to bring Rosamond South online and continue to serve Kern County and the broader region with reliable, low-cost energy,\u201d said Valerie Wooley, Senior Vice President of Origination at Clearway. \u201cThank you to our valued customers for working with Clearway to help meet your clean energy goals and bring online more reliable energy in California.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rosamond South 1, which is also referred to as Golden Fields Solar IV LLC by its offtakers, is under long-term contracts with several California load-serving entities, including MCE, The University of California, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility, Eastside Power Authority, City of Moreno Valley, and Constellation Energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project is MCE\u2019s second utility-scale solar plus storage project, marking another significant step in MCE\u2019s 15-year acceleration toward a 100% renewable California,” said MCE\u2019s CEO Dawn Weisz. \u201cThis project strengthens the reliability of our renewable energy supply, providing clean power when people need it most. At the same time, it\u2019s cutting emissions, improving air quality, and creating family-sustaining green jobs. A win-win for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to be a part of this project. The University of California is on a path to decarbonize all our campuses and medical locations, and Golden Fields is a key piece to achieving our goal,\u201d said Colin Mickle, Associate Director of Renewable Energy at the UC Office of the President.<\/p>\n

More than 400 union laborers contributed to the construction with 350,000 hours of injury-free labor. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (\u201cMcCarthy\u201d) led the construction with labor partners that included Laborers Union 220, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 12, IBEW Local 428, Ironworkers Local 416 and Local 433.<\/p>\n

Clearway and McCarthy supported several local organizations during construction, including Angel Toy Drive, Tehachapi Youth Football Association, and local food banks.<\/p>\n

Rosamond South 1 brings Clearway\u2019s operating footprint in Kern County to over 1,500 MW of wind, solar, and energy storage, which together contribute over $20 million in property taxes to the county each year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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