MD's Standard Solar acquires 25 MW solar project in California

Daily Record Staff//November 13, 2024//

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Standard Solar, a Rockville-based developer and owner of commercial and community solar assets, acquired the 25-megawatt (MWdc) Windhub Solar B solar project from Balanced Rock Power (BRP), a developer specializing in large-scale renewable energy projects across the western United States.

Located in Kern County, California, and interconnecting with the Windhub Substation, the solar project will supply clean energy to Southern California Edison. This project aligns with the utility’s goal of delivering 100% carbon-free power by 2045 and helps meet California’s growing demand for sustainable electricity.

The 25 MWdc ground-mount solar project will span 160 acres, with 112 acres dedicated to the solar array. A portion of the land will be preserved to safeguard a native Joshua Tree grove, minimizing the project’s environmental impact and promoting local biodiversity. Once operational, Windhub Solar B is expected to generate approximately 56,674 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually, providing clean electricity to the local grid.

Project construction is slated to begin in the first half of 2025.