California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project represents the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources.

California powers its massive water pumps with 105 MW solar project

California is putting the sun to work on the heavy lift that keeps California hydrated.From pv magazine USA The California Department of Water Resources and developer Calpine have brought the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project online in Arvin, marking the largest renewable energy procurement in the history of the State Water Project. Situated in Kern County near the foot of the Tehachapi Mountains, the facility utilizes approximately 226,000 solar pa…

California powers its massive water pumps with 105 MW Kern County solar project

The state is putting the sun to work on the 2,000-foot heavy lift that keeps California hydrated.The California Department of Water Resources and developer Calpine have brought the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project online in Arvin, marking the largest renewable energy procurement in the history of the State Water Project. Situated in Kern County near the foot of the Tehachapi Mountains, the facility utilizes approximately 226,000 solar panels equipp…