SOLAR + STORAGE IN CALIFORNIA

Baldy Mesa solar + storage project

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Baldy Mesa is a solar + battery storage project located in the city of Adelanto, in San Bernardino County, California. The Baldy Mesa project was developed by AES and is owned and operated by AES.

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150 MW solar energy + 75 MW battery storage
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Enough solar energy to power over 45K homes annually and enough storage capacity to power 56.2K homes for four hours
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Located in Adelanto, California

Our clean energy commitment

The Baldy Mesa solar + storage project is owned and operated by AES. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.

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Economic and environmental benefits

 

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure. 

300,000 tons

of carbon dioxide emissions expected to be avoided on an annual basis

More than $7 million

in tax revenue expected to be generated over the project lifetime

300 jobs

created during peak construction

Project details

 

The Baldy Mesa Project demonstrates how renewable energy projects can deliver economic and environmental benefits while seamlessly integrating into local communities. This project helps strengthen the energy grid, ensures a reliable energy supply during peak demand and advances California’s clean energy goals.
 

Power generated by the project is delivered to the power grid via a 5-mile transmission line connected to the Southern California Edison’s Roadway Substation in Adelanto.

Watch highlights of AES’ Baldy Mesa and Silver Peak Solar + Storage ribbon-cutting event

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Environmental review, permitting and impact

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Multiple environmental, cultural and siting studies have been prepared for the Baldy-Mesa project.

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Job creation during construction and operation

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The City of Adelanto adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and granted a Conditional Use Permit for the project in November 2020 for the project to move forward.

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Development that impacts less than 2% of the leased land

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Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits

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Sustainability Resources

Sustainability best practices

At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.

Joshua Tree Preservation

AES went above and beyond permit requirements and voluntarily relocated 153 Western Joshua Trees, which were replanted at a location near the project site where they are being watered, maintained, and monitored for health over a one-to-two-year period. The goal is not only to preserve the trees but to generate data on the success rate for transplanted trees. The data will be shared with wildlife agencies and stakeholders as part of ongoing efforts to understand how to best preserve the local environment where we develop clean energy projects.

Local partnerships

At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development. AES is proud to be a longtime supporter of community organizations and partnerships in Adelanto and Victor Valley.

Contact us

For inquiries or comments about Baldy Mesa solar + storage, please contact us using the information below.