Category: Renewable Energy

Arevon Energy, a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, has officially launched its Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project near Mojave, California. This ambitious initiative, valued at $2 billion, stands as one of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the United States. Now fully operational, the project is set to significantly contribute to Los Angeles’ electricity supply and enhance energy security for over 266,000 homes annually. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainable practices, Arevon is paving the way for a cleaner energy future while supporting local communities through job creation and economic contributions.

Overview of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project
The Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project is an extensive undertaking that combines solar power generation with advanced energy storage solutions. Located in Kern County, California, this two-phase initiative comprises Eland 1 and Eland 2. Together, they feature a staggering total nameplate capacity of 758 megawatts (MWdc) of solar energy complemented by 300 MW/1,200 megawatt-hours of battery storage. This facility is not just about generating power; it plays a crucial role in stabilizing California’s grid during peak demand periods and extreme weather conditions.

Significant Impact on Local Energy Supply
The significance of Eland cannot be overstated. It will produce approximately 7% of Los Angeles’s total electricity needs—enough to power more than 266,000 homes each year. The impact on local communities extends beyond just electricity provision; it also enhances reliability during critical times when demand surges due to heatwaves or other emergencies.

Innovative Technology for Energy Storage
A standout feature of the Eland project is its use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries manufactured locally in Lathrop, California. These batteries are recognized for their safety and efficiency—having no reported fire incidents since their commercial introduction in 2019. They discharge power rapidly during high-demand periods, thereby fortifying California’s energy security while providing a stable supply of clean energy.

Ceremony Celebrating Operational Launch
On August 6th, 2025, Arevon celebrated the completion of this monumental project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by public officials and community leaders. Key figures included Mayor Karen Bass from Los Angeles and representatives from various governmental agencies who acknowledged the collaborative efforts that made this project possible.

A Commitment to Renewable Goals
California aims to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035; Arevon’s Eland project aligns perfectly with this vision. Mayor Bass emphasized that such initiatives are instrumental in pushing Los Angeles towards its goal of becoming powered entirely by renewable resources by mid-century. The successful launch marks a significant milestone not only for Arevon but also for the city’s long-term sustainability goals.

Creating Jobs and Supporting Local Economies
The construction phase alone generated approximately 1,000 jobs in the region while fostering economic growth through an expected $36 million allocated to local governments over time. This financial support will directly benefit schools and public services within affected communities.

The Future of Clean Energy with Arevon
Arevon continues to solidify its commitment to renewable energy development across the U.S., operating over 5.3 gigawatts (GW) across various projects nationwide while investing significantly into new capacities. Their recent announcements highlight ongoing operations at several other sites within California—including additional solar-plus-storage projects—demonstrating their leadership role within this vital sector.

Community-Centric Initiatives
The company has also engaged actively with local organizations like Safe Haven Kid’s League in California City to provide essential services such as food security programs and workforce training initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being—a testament to Arevon’s dedication toward social responsibility alongside environmental stewardship.

Conclusion: Paving the Way for Sustainable Energy Solutions
The launch of Arevon’s Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project marks not just another success story but sets a precedent for future renewable energy developments across America. By harnessing innovative technologies while prioritizing local engagement through job creation and community support programs—the company demonstrates how large-scale projects can effectively contribute both environmentally sustainable practices as well as significant socio-economic benefits within regions they serve.

This venture exemplifies what’s achievable when public-private partnerships come together focused on shared objectives: delivering reliable power responsibly while further advancing clean energy goals crucially aligned with California’s ambitious targets leading into upcoming decades ahead!

https://usasolarcell.com/news/2025/08/06/arevons-eland-solar-plus-storage-project-now-fully-operational-in-california/

Global Clean Energy Holdings Delivers First Renewable Diesel from Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Facility

Production marks success of vertically integrated farm-to-fuel platform

Initial production of ~250,000 gallons of renewable diesel per day as Facility continues to ramp production

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH), a renewable fuels innovator and leading camelina producer, today announced that its Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Facility is commercially operational, producing approximately 250,000 gallons of renewable diesel daily. This critical milestone marks a significant step forward as the Company begins delivering sustainable, low-carbon, and cost-efficient fuel to the market.

The Facility leverages patented, highly scalable nonfood camelina varieties to produce renewable fuel that delivers up to 90% lower carbon and greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum-based diesel. With a design capacity of up to approximately 210 million gallons annually, the Facility not only produces renewable diesel but also generates other sustainable co-products, such as renewable propane and renewable butane, contributing to cleaner air quality and a more sustainable energy future.

“I am incredibly proud of our talented team, whose dedication over the past several years has made this achievement possible,” said Noah Verleun, President & Chief Executive Officer. “This milestone validates the tremendous potential of our unique vertically integrated model – from camelina production to refining – and positions us to capitalize on the strong, long-term increasing demand for renewable fuel.”

Global Clean Energy is selling renewable fuels at its truck loading facility in Bakersfield pursuant to its supply and offtake agreement with Vitol, Inc. Global Clean Energy’s vertically integrated, capital-light, farm-to-fuel business model, combined with the Facility’s advantaged logistics and ability to run on multiple feedstocks, ensures operational efficiencies and production flexibility across the value chain.

About Global Clean Energy

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) is a vertically integrated renewable fuels company specializing in the development and cultivation of camelina, a nonfood, regenerative, intermediate oilseed crop, which is used for the production of advanced biofuels and biomaterials. With a vision that begins in the laboratory, moves through the farm gate and finishes with renewable fuels, GCEH’s farm-to-fuels value chain integration provides unrivaled access to reliable, ultra-low carbon feedstocks and is unparalleled in the sustainable fuels industry.

Forward-Looking Statements

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https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241220217938/global-clean-energy-holdings-delivers-first-renewable-diesel-from-bakersfield-renewable-fuels-facility

Though we may still be months away from the opening of the new 65,000 square-foot Divert Inc. facility that will process unsold food from grocery stores into renewable natural gas, the Massachusetts-based technology company announced last Tuesday that they were entering in a partnership with Blue Diamond Growers.

Blue Diamond — the world’s leading almond company with processing plants in Turlock, Salida and Sacramento creating products like almond flour, almond oil and almond protein powder— will be sending almond processing byproducts to the facility being built at 4407 W. Main St. for it to be transformed into renewable energy.

“We are proud to join forces with a company like Blue Diamond Growers that shares our mission and commitment to sustainability,” said Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder of Divert. “The organic byproducts from food processing have tremendous value that can be converted into renewable energy to power our communities. With California being the largest food manufacturer in the U.S., there is a real opportunity for the state to adopt the technologies and infrastructure for food processing that will have a positive impact on the climate crisis. We applaud Blue Diamond for being at the forefront of the industry in implementing solutions to better our world.”

The renewable energy created from the byproducts are expected to be used to supply local homes and businesses, as well as soil amendment that allows for the nutrients to return to farmland thereby supporting further food growth.

Prior to the facility’s groundbreaking in April of 2023, Divert came to an interconnection agreement with PG&E. When the project is completed and operational, processed Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) will enter PG&E’s on-site transmission line, replacing fossil fuel gas with a carbon negative renewable fuel.

The process of creating renewable energy starts with unsold food material being liquefied and purified before being processed into a finished clean food slurry. The slurry is then pumped directly into an on-site anaerobic digester, where it is turned into biogas, a mixture of gasses, primarily consisting of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. The equipment then removes impurities from the biogas and upgrades it into pipeline quality RNG to meet utility company standards.

“Blue Diamond’s long history of furthering the use of almonds and almond byproducts is an important part of our sustainability story and why our almonds have a record of very low waste,” said Dan Sonke, Head of Sustainability at Blue Diamond Growers. “This partnership with Divert is a way to continue our legacy of putting resources to their best and highest value for our farmer-owners and community.”

The facility is expected to be completed sometime during the fourth quarter of this year. There will be roughly 40 employees, including plant managers, technicians and truck drivers.

According to Divert, the United States alone generates more than 100 million tons of food waste annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. Additionally, food waste contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Financially, American food retailers waste $25 billion in food each year. To combat the issue, state and municipal food waste laws have been increasingly enacted in recent years to preserve landfill capacity and curb greenhouse gas emissions. In California, that comes in the form of Senate Bill 1383.

SB 1383 was signed into law by former governor Jerry Brown in 2016, establishing a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants in various sectors of California’s economy, one of those sectors being the food and retail industry. Beginning in 2022, SB 1383 required every jurisdiction to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses. Additionally, businesses had to begin collecting, sorting and transferring organic waste to a specified composting facility, community composting program or other collection activity or program.

https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/local/blue-diamond-partners-with-divert-ahead-of-renewable-energy-facility-opening/