Renewable Properties has broken ground on three new solar projects in California, marking another step forward in expanding clean energy access across the state. Scheduled for completion in 2025, these projects will deliver over 17 MWDC of renewable power to customers participating in programs offered by Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).

Financing for the projects comes through two major construction loans secured from Optus Bank, Pathward, N.A., and BridgePeak Energy Capital. A $16.3 million loan will support the Redemeyer Road Solar project, while a second loan of $19.518 million will fund the Althea Avenue Solar Phase I and II projects.

The Redemeyer project, located in Ukiah, will provide 5.56 MWDC of clean electricity to Sonoma Clean Power, which serves customers in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. SCP will integrate this power into its EverGreen program — a unique shared solar offering that delivers subscribers 100% locally generated renewable power from solar, energy storage, and geothermal sources within the region.

A key innovation at Redemeyer is its 4 MWDC/16 MWh energy storage system, designed to shift solar generation from midday to the evening when demand peaks. Once operational in the third quarter of 2025, Redemeyer is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 1,021 homes annually.

Meanwhile, construction has also started on the Althea Avenue Solar Phases 1 and 2 projects in Fresno County. Phase 1 will generate 6.42 MWDC — enough electricity to power about 1,311 homes per year — and its output will go to PG&E’s Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) Green Tariff program. This initiative supplies clean power to income-qualified residents at a discounted rate, helping lower energy costs for vulnerable households.

Adjacent to it, the 5.02 MWDC Althea Phase 2 project will support PG&E’s Solar Choice program, which allows customers unable to install rooftop panels to purchase solar energy for either 50% or 100% of their electricity needs. Once completed, this phase will provide enough energy to power roughly 1,021 homes annually.

“These projects reflect Renewable Properties’ ongoing commitment to expanding locally generated renewable energy,” said Aaron Halimi, founder and CEO of Renewable Properties. “We’re grateful to our partners Optus Bank, Pathward, and BridgePeak Energy Capital for enabling us to help more Californians go solar, regardless of income or having rooftop access.”

In addition to their clean energy contributions, the projects will also create local jobs, stimulate regional economic activity, and support California’s ambitious climate and energy goals. By combining solar power with energy storage, Renewable Properties is helping to improve grid reliability and ensure that clean electricity is available when it’s needed most — particularly during peak evening hours when demand typically surges.

As California continues its push toward a more sustainable energy future, projects like these demonstrate the vital role that community solar and storage can play in making renewable energy more accessible and affordable for all residents, while also contributing to the state’s decarbonization efforts.

Originally reported by Kelsey Misbrener in Solar Power World.