Key takeaways:
Arevon Energy’s Eland Solar-plus-Storage project has been named a finalist for The smarter E AWARD 2026 in the Outstanding Projects category
The project combines 758 MW DC of solar PV with 300 MW / 1,200 MWh of battery energy storage across 2 phases
The 4-hour storage system helps shift daytime solar generation to periods of higher electricity demand, supplying approximately 7% of Los Angeles’ electricity needs
It is common knowledge that PV systems generate the most energy during peak daytime hours, creating a mismatch between electricity production and demand in the evening. Integrating battery energy storage with solar generation can address the challenge of meeting demand during periods of low energy generation.
Arevon Energy’s solar-plus-storage project in California was named a finalist for The smarter E AWARD 2026 under the Outstanding Projects category. Named Eland, the project was commissioned in 2 phases, Eland 1 and Eland 2. Phase 1 comprised 384 MW DC of solar and 150 MW / 600 MWh of storage, which commenced its operations at the end of 2024. Eland 2 reached full commercial operations in 2025, bringing the combined project capacity to 758 MW DC of solar generation and 300 MW / 1,200 MWh of storage. It includes 1.36 million tracking panels and 172 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery units, an increasingly adopted battery chemistry in utility-scale storage applications.
Located near Mojave in Kern County, the project spans approximately 1,900 hectares, making it one of the largest integrated solar and energy storage projects in the United States.
According to the company, the project has attracted over $2 billion in investment. The battery configuration 300 MW / 1,200 MWh allows the project to deliver its rated output for approximately 4 hours, helping shift solar generation to periods of high demand. Similar to several BESS installations worldwide, this project incorporates multiple safety measures, including temperature monitoring, air quality measurement, and real-time diagnostics.
Integrating BESS with solar generation helps avoid curtailing excess generation during the day, while supporting grid reliability and reducing pressure during peak demands.
At the completion ceremony of the project, Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles City, said, “We are building a greener Los Angeles. The Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project alone will generate enough power to serve more than 266,000 homes in Los Angeles and push the city’s clean energy share above 60 percent, a major milestone in L.A.’s transition to being powered by 100% clean energy by 2035.”