Power Sustainable Energy strengthens its presence in the U.S. renewable energy market by acquiring 50% of the Desert Quartzite project, developed by EDF Renewables North America.
Located in Riverside County, California, this major project calls for the construction of a 300 megawatt (MW) solar power plant, combined with a 150 MW four-hour battery energy storage system.
This initiative is part of a strategy to secure energy supplies in a region where demand is constantly rising.
Background and objectives of the Desert Quartzite project
The Desert Quartzite project represents a significant step forward for California’s energy infrastructure. With a generating capacity of 300 MW, it is designed to supply clean electricity to Clean Power Alliance, a community aggregator serving 35 municipalities in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed for this project provides essential financial stability for investors, while guaranteeing a reliable supply of electricity for millions of consumers.
Another key feature of the project is the integration of a 150 MW battery storage system to smooth solar power generation and improve the resilience of the power grid to fluctuations in demand.
This combination of technologies is crucial in a context where California is seeking to strengthen the reliability of its grid while increasing the share of renewable energies.
Power Sustainable’s strategic role
Power Sustainable’s investment in Desert Quartzite marks a key step in the company’s North American expansion strategy. The acquisition of a 50% stake in the project strengthens Power Sustainable’s position in the renewable energy infrastructure sector, where demand for energy generation and storage solutions continues to grow. By collaborating with EDF Renewables, a company renowned for its expertise in the development of large-scale energy projects, Power Sustainable has secured a strong and effective partnership to bring this project to fruition. Power Sustainable’s subsidiary Potentia Renewables Inc. is responsible for the development and operational management of the project. Potentia already has solid experience in managing similar projects in North America, with over 1,300 MW of wind and solar projects under management. This involvement guarantees that the project will be completed on time and with the operational efficiency required to maximize profitability.
Economic impact and future prospects
The Desert Quartzite project is not only a milestone in California’s energy transition, it also represents a significant economic opportunity for investors.
By boosting solar power generation capacity and integrating storage solutions, the project is helping to stabilize electricity prices, while offering attractive long-term returns on investment.
Power Sustainable’s participation in this project reflects an investment strategy focused on sustainability and profitability, two essential pillars for the development of the energy infrastructures of the future.
In addition, this project could serve as a model for similar initiatives across the USA, where demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow.
The addition of storage capacity to renewable generation projects is increasingly recognized as an indispensable solution for ensuring the stability of power grids in a context of energy transition.
This project therefore reinforces Power Sustainable’s position as a key player in the field of renewable energy infrastructure, with an approach focused on innovation and resource optimization. Completion of the Desert Quartzite project is scheduled for the end of the year, after which it will become operational and begin actively contributing to California’s electricity supply.
This project is a perfect illustration of Power Sustainable’s strategy of investing in high value-added projects, combining technological innovation and financial stability.
