Installed capacity of 200 megawatts (MW) + 40 MW Storage

Project overview

Scarlet Solar Energy Park will be located in Fresno County, California, approximately 3.5 miles west-southwest of the community of Tranquillity and approximately 6.5 miles east of Interstate 5 (I-5). The solar energy park will complement the area’s desert landscape while harnessing the region’s abundant sun.

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Economic benefits

Scarlet Solar Energy Park yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Scarlet Solar Energy Park is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.

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$125+ million

Total project impact

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Millions of dollars

Paid to local governments

Energy savings
$520,000+

Paid to landowners

Community
$123.8+ million

Spent locally

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Job creation

230+ construction jobs and five permanent jobs created

Renewable energy technology

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Energy security

Scarlet Solar Energy Park will contribute to the national energy security for the state of California and the United States, helping diversify domestic supply.
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Solar panels

Scarlet Solar Energy Park will consist of more than 230,000 solar photovoltaic panels.
Solar Community

Solar energy in the U.S.

Solar costs have fallen 57% over the last decade, making it one of the most affordable new electricity sources in the U.S.
Environmental benefits
254 million gallons of water saved each year

Scarlet Solar Energy Park will save more than 254 million gallons of water each year and will displace carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants, a major contributor to climate change. Solar energy also enhances air quality by helping to mitigate the health effects of harmful air pollutants.

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Downloads

Scarlet Solar Energy Fact Sheet
California State Fact Sheet
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Contact us

EDP Renewables North America
Western Regional Office
710 NW 14th Avenue Suite 250
Portland, OR 97209
scarlet@edpr.com
T: 713.205.7587