RCEA signs energy storage service agreement with EDP Renewables North America for Sandrini Energy Storage

Type: Ppa · Technology: Storage · Country: United States · Capacity: 92 MW · Announced: 2026-08-19

RCEA has signed an energy storage service agreement with EDP Renewables North America, covering 100% of the 92 MW/368 MWh Sandrini Energy Storage battery capacity. The Sandrini Energy Storage system, located in Kern County, California, is co-located with the 300 MW Sandrini Solar site. RCEA is also purchasing 100 MW from the co-located solar project. The storage system is designed to power the equivalent of over 22,000 California homes and enhance grid reliability. The combined Sandrini Solar & Energy Storage site supported approximately 250 construction jobs and is expected to generate more than $25 million in local tax revenue.

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RCEA has signed an energy storage service agreement with EDP Renewables North America for 100% of the 92 MW/368 MWh Sandrini Energy Storage battery capacity in Kern County, California. EDP Renewables North America is part of a Portuguese multinational energy company with significant operations in North America. The Sandrini Energy Storage system is co-located with the 300 MW Sandrini Solar site, from which RCEA is also purchasing 100 MW. The storage system is designed to power the equivalent of over 22,000 California homes. The combined Sandrini Solar & Energy Storage site supported approximately 250 construction jobs and is expected to generate more than $25 million in local tax revenue.

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