Pastoria Solar Project
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Arvin, California, United States
Source: pv magazine International
The Pastoria Solar Project is a 105 MW solar power facility located in Arvin, Kern County, California. It uses approximately 226,000 solar panels with tracking technology to power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, which lifts water nearly 610 meters over the Tehachapi Mountains to supply Southern California. The project integrates solar power with an existing 750 MW natural gas facility and a forthcomi
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Solar, Water Supply and Storage, Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Arvin, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- pv magazine International
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Pastoria Solar Project is a 105 MW solar power facility located in Arvin, Kern County, California. It uses approximately 226,000 solar panels with tracking technology to power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, which lifts water nearly 610 meters over the Tehachapi Mountains to supply Southern California. The project integrates solar power with an existing 750 MW natural gas facility and a forthcoming 80 MW battery storage system called the Pastoria Power Bank. It aims to provide renewable energy to the State Water Project and support California's transition to carbon neutrality by 2035. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Arvin |
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Source | pv magazine International |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Solar, Water Supply and Storage, Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-23 |
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