Clearway Acquires Catalina Solar in Kern County, California
109 MW facility powers 37,000 homes and will contribute $11 million in local taxes
SAN FRANCISCO – Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) and Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN, CWEN.A) announced that it acquired the 109-megawatt Catalina Solar facility in Kern County, California. The facility generates enough electricity to power 37,000 homes every year.
“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.”
Clearway will contribute approximately $11 million in taxes to Kern County through Catalina Solar, supporting local schools, emergency response services, and other public infrastructure.
Clearway’s operating portfolio in Kern County comprises over 1.5 GW of solar, wind, and battery storage assets.
Clearway acquired the solar facility from EDF Invest and Nuveen.