Standard Solar—a prominent developer and owner of commercial and community solar projects—has acquired the 25 megawatt (MWdc) Windhub Solar B PV project from Balanced Rock Power (BRP), a developer known for large-scale renewable energy projects in the western United States.
PV Project to Support California's Clean Energy Goals
The solar PV project in Kern County, California and connected to the Windhub Substation will provide clean energy to Southern California Edison. It supports the utility’s objective of achieving 100% carbon-free power by 2045 and meets California's increasing demand for sustainable electricity.
“This acquisition is another example of our successful partnerships with innovative developers like BRP, allowing us to bring high-quality solar projects to market efficiently. It also aligns with our strategy of acquiring high-quality projects developed by utility-scale developers in the 20 to 75 MW range. Our expertise and appetite for these types of acquisitions enable us to strategically expand our clean energy portfolio and provide dependable, sustainable power to the grid.” said Mike Streams, Chief Development Officer of Standard Solar.
Windhub Solar B to Generate 56,674 MWh Annually
The 25 MWdc ground-mounted solar PV project will cover 160 acres, with 112 acres allocated for the solar array. Part of the land will be preserved to protect a native Joshua Tree grove, reducing the environmental impact and supporting local biodiversity. Once operational, Windhub Solar B is anticipated to produce around 56,674 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually—supplying clean electricity to the local grid.
As the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) predicts a substantial rise in peak power demand, the Windhub Solar B PV project is both timely and crucial for improving California’s power grid reliability. Beyond generating clean energy, the project is expected to create local construction jobs and deliver long-term economic benefits to Kern County through higher tax revenue and community investments.
“Balanced Rock Power is continuing on its recent successes to bring additional renewable energy capacity to the power grid across the United States. We are excited to be able to work with all of our partners, including Standard Solar to bring this project to fruition.” said John Knight, CEO of Balanced Rock Power.
Partnerships' Commitment to Sustainable Energy
Standard Solar is driving the nation’s energy transformation by leveraging its project development expertise, financial strength and technical know-how to deliver solar and solar + storage solutions to businesses, institutions, farms, governments, communities and utilities.
With 20 years of sustainable growth and a strong foundation in in-house and tax equity investment capital, the company is a national leader in developing, funding and managing commercial and community solar projects. As a trusted financial partner with substantial resources, Standard Solar owns and operates over 350 megawatts of solar across the U.S. The company is a portfolio entity of Brookfield—one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable energy and climate transition assets.
Balanced Rock Power is dedicated to advancing the clean energy sector and accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. The company focuses on developing large utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects through greenfield development and strategic acquisitions. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience in renewable energy, BRP specializes in the development, investment and sale of renewable energy projects across North America.