SOLAR + STORAGE IN CALIFORNIA
Baldy Mesa solar + storage project
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.
150 MW solar energy + 75 MW battery storage
Enough solar energy to power over 45K homes annually and enough storage capacity to power 56.2K homes for four hours
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.
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
Environmental review, permitting and impact
Multiple environmental, cultural and siting studies have been prepared for the Baldy-Mesa project.
Job creation during construction and operation
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.
Development that impacts less than 2% of the leased land
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Expected project timeline
2020 - 2022
Project Preparation
Development – Sitting – Permitting
2022 - 2024
In Construction
2024
Operational
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.