Golden State Clean Energy Partners with MCE to Build Solar Plus Battery Storage Resources

(Source: MCE)

Golden State Clean Energy (GSCE) and MCE have agreed to partner on building solar plus battery storage resources in Fresno County, Calif.

Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan

The development program, known as the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan, aims to repurpose 130,000 acres of drainage-impaired or water-challenged lands within Westlands Water District in the county to develop transmission infrastructure, solar generation, and storage.

Plan Details

At full buildout, the plan is set to include 20,000 MW of solar and energy storage each. MCE has entered into an MOU with GSCE for 400 MW each of solar and storage, allowing MCE to consider the option to build the project directly or to purchase the resources through a PPA.

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“This agreement with Golden State Clean Energy allows MCE to be deeply involved in the planning process for these resources,” says Vicken Kasarjian, MCE COO. “The project could provide MCE with a valuable solar and storage project and is a unique opportunity to build something really tailored to the needs of our customers and California as a whole.”

Conclusion

The partnership between GSCE and MCE marks a significant step forward in the development of solar plus battery storage resources in Fresno County, Calif. The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan has the potential to provide a valuable solar and storage project for MCE and to help meet the state’s renewable energy goals.

FAQs

Q: What is the purpose of the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan?
A: The plan aims to repurpose 130,000 acres of drainage-impaired or water-challenged lands within Westlands Water District in Fresno County, Calif. to develop transmission infrastructure, solar generation, and storage.

Q: What are the plan’s details?
A: At full buildout, the plan is set to include 20,000 MW of solar and energy storage each. MCE has entered into an MOU with GSCE for 400 MW each of solar and storage.

Q: What are the benefits of this partnership?
A: The partnership allows MCE to be deeply involved in the planning process for these resources and provides a unique opportunity to build something tailored to the needs of our customers and California as a whole.