Clearway Energy Acquires 109 MW Catalina Solar Facility, Boosting Kern County Portfolio to 1.5 GW

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Clearway Energy Group and Clearway Energy, Inc. have acquired the 109-megawatt Catalina Solar facility in Kern County, California. The solar plant generates enough electricity to power 37,000 homes annually and will contribute around $11 million in taxes to Kern County, supporting local schools, emergency services, and other public infrastructure.

Clearway’s operating portfolio in Kern County now includes more than 1.5 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery storage assets. We’re thrilled to expand our footprint in Kern County by bringing Catalina Solar into our fleet,” said John Woody, Senior Vice President of Development at Clearway. “Catalina Solar plays an essential role in providing reliable, low-cost power for California homes and businesses.”


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