Arevon Energy, Inc., has commissioned Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kern County, California. Located near Mojave, the two-phase facility is one of the nation’s largest of its kind, representing over $2 billion in capital investment. Together, Eland 1 and Eland 2 will generate enough clean power to supply more than 266,000 homes annually—meeting approximately 7% of Los Angeles’ total electricity needs. “Bringing Eland Solar-plus-Storage online is a defining achievement for Arevon. Not only is Eland the largest project in our portfolio, but it also delivers reliable and affordable energy at scale and reflects our team’s leadership in advancing California’s renewables-forward future,” Chief Executive Officer at Arevon, Kevin Smith said. “Strong collaboration among the project’s landowners and community members as well as our power offtake and financing partners was essential in getting us to this moment. We are pleased to deliver homegrown, stable, and secure power to Los Angelenos and contribute to the state’s renewable energy goals — all the while supporting local communities and investing in long-term sustainability.”
Arevon developed, owns, and operates the project, which combines 758 megawatts (MWdc) of solar generation with 300 MW/1,200 megawatt-hours of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery storage. Eland 1 began operations in late 2024, followed by Eland 2’s recent commissioning. Across both phases, the site incorporates 1.36 million solar panels and 172 locally manufactured LFP battery units. The batteries can quickly deliver power during peak demand, bolstering California’s energy reliability during extreme heat events, brownouts, or blackouts. LFP technology also offers a stronger safety profile than traditional lithium-ion batteries, with no reported fire incidents in commercial use since 2019.
Construction of the project created roughly 1,000 jobs, and over its lifetime, it will contribute more than $36 million in payments to local governments, funding schools, public services, and infrastructure improvements.
The ceremony drew public officials, utility executives, community leaders, and industry partners. Speakers included Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, representatives from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, LADWP, SCPPA, Glendale Water and Power, the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, Kern County, and Arevon leadership.
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