Solar Power World
By Billy Ludt | August 18, 2026
EDP Renewables North America completed Sandrini Energy Storage, a 92-MW/368-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kern County, California.
Credit: EDP Renewables
The project is co-located with the 300-MW Sandrini Solar energy site. The Redwood Coast Energy Authority has an energy storage service agreement 100% of the project’s battery capacity, and 100 MW of its solar capacity.
“Sandrini Energy Storage represents an important investment in California’s energy future,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDPR NA. “Energy storage transforms renewable power into reliable, around-the-clock electricity, ensuring clean energy is available when demand is highest. Projects like Sandrini strengthen grid resilience, support economic growth and help build a more affordable, dependable energy framework for California. We’re grateful to work hand in hand with our communities and Redwood Coast Energy Authority to bring Sandrini online.”
Sandrini Energy Storage is expected to generate $5 million in local revenue which will support infrastructure like schools, roads and emergency services. It sustained about 50 jobs during construction. EDPR NA has 1.23 GW of renewable energy capacity across wind, solar and energy storage in California, which is capable of powering more than 485,000 California homes.
“The addition of the Sandrini Energy Storage project to our portfolio supports RCEA’s goals of building new, clean capacity that matches our customers’ energy needs and enhances the generation delivered by Sandrini Solar, while also supporting grid reliability,” said RCEA Executive Director Beth Burks.
News item from EDP Renewables North America
Billy Ludt is managing editor of Solar Power World and currently covers topics on mounting, inverters, installation and operations.

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