Author: PPD Team Date: 11/12/2024

Arevon Energy has announced the commencement of operations at its 384 MWdc Eland 1 Solar plus Storage Project in Kern County, California. 

The project includes a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system.

The second phase, Eland 2, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2025. 

Upon completion, Eland 1 and Eland 2 will have a combined capacity of 758 MWdc of solar power and 300 MW/1,200 MWh of energy storage. 

The total capital cost for both phases exceeds $2 billion.

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