Clearway Energy Group, an US renewables developer, has successfully commissioned its Victory Pass and Arica solar-plus-storage plants in Riverside County, California. The completion of these projects adds a total of 463 MW of solar capacity and 186 MW in battery energy storage systems (BESS) to Clearway's growing portfolio.
According to a press release issued by Clearway on Wednesday, the vast power plant complex will have the capacity to generate enough electricity to power approximately 205,000 homes, significantly contributing to California's renewable energy goals. Moreover, the projects represent a substantial investment of USD 1 billion (EUR 937.3 million) in Riverside County, underscoring Clearway's commitment to driving economic growth and sustainable energy development in the region.
The Victory Pass solar-BESS plant has secured power contracts with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Central Coast Community Energy, while the Arica facility is contracted with Clean Power Alliance, Peninsula Clean Energy, MCE, Southern California Edison, an affiliate of NRG Energy Inc, and PepsiCo.
Clearway Energy Group highlighted the significance of these projects, noting that they represent a significant expansion of its operational renewables and storage assets in Riverside County. With the addition of Victory Pass and Arica, Clearway's operational capacity in the county now exceeds 1.2 GW.
