Avantus has announced the sale of its Catclaw Solar and Energy Storage Project in Buckeye, Arizona, to D E Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI). The project includes 225 MWac of solar capacity and a 250 MW/1,000 MWh energy storage system, along with a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Arizona Public Service (APS).
Avantus oversaw the early development stages, managing interconnection, site acquisition, permitting, and equipment procurement, including battery systems. Jason Moretz, Avantus' Executive Vice President of Development, stated, “At Avantus, we are committed to pushing forward the transition to a sustainable economy by developing safe, reliable clean energy projects. Catclaw is a perfect example of this commitment and will provide economic and environmental benefits to Arizona and the local community, while helping Arizona manage increasing demand for power during heatwaves.”
This marks the fourth project Avantus has sold to DESRI, with DESRI planning to bring Catclaw online by 2026. Robert Schoenherr, DESRI's Chief Strategy Officer, said, “DESRI is pleased to continue our partnership with Avantus, a top U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects. Projects like Catclaw underscore our commitment to supporting new clean energy investment across the nation. We are proud to add Catclaw to our current portfolio of Arizona projects, and to count APS as a new customer.”
