Solar energy: SRP’s commitment to the future
SRP works hard to deliver reliable, affordable power. We’re planning for a sustainable future. Learn about our commitment to cut carbon emissions by 82% from 2005 levels by 2035, and our goal to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.
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Advancing solar energy in Arizona
Homes and businesses across the Valley have long relied on more traditional power plants for energy. As we move toward a more sustainable future, SRP is developing renewable resources, including utility-scale solar projects.
As part of our goal, SRP is developing over 1,500 megawatts (MW) of additional large-scale solar. Once online, these assets will push our total solar energy to more than 2,025 MW — enough to power 450,000 average-size homes.
Solar energy resources for customers
SRP is taking steps to minimize our environmental impact and helping our customers do the same. We offer a variety of programs and resources that can help you or your business get started with solar power.
How much solar and battery storage does SRP have?
For more than 10 years, SRP has steadily been investing in utility-scale solar energy to meet the clean energy demands of our customers. Recently, advancements in state-of-the-art battery storage have allowed SRP to extend the life of solar to meet energy demand during peak hours of the day and at night.
| Project | Nameplate Capacity MW |
Commercial Operation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Crossing Solar Ranch, Florence | 20 MW | 2011 |
| Queen Creek Solar, Queen Creek | 19 MW | 2012 |
| Sandstone Solar Facility, Florence | 45 MW | 2015 |
| Kayenta 1, Navajo Nation | 27 MW | 2017 |
| Pinal Central Energy Center, Casa Grande |
20 MW + 10 MW 4-hour battery | 2018 |
| Kayenta 2, Navajo Nation | 28 MW | 2019 |
| Saint Solar | 100 MW | 2020 |
| East Line Solar | 100 MW | 2020 |
| Bolster Battery | 25 MW + 4-hour battery | 2021 |
| Central Line Solar | 100 MW | 2022 |
| West Line Solar | 100 MW | 2022 |
| Saint Battery | 100 MW + 4-hour battery | 2023 |
| Sonoran Solar Energy Center | 260 MW + 1 gigawatt-hour battery | 2023 |
| Storey Energy Center | 88 MW + 88 MW, 3-hour battery | 2023 |
| Brittlebush Solar | 200 MW | By 2024 |
| Sierra Estrella Battery | 250 MW + 4-hour battery | By 2024 |
| Superstition Battery | 90 MW + 4-hour battery | By 2024 |
| Eleven Mile Solar + Battery | 300 MW + 4-hour battery | By 2024 |
| Copper Crossing, Phase II, Advanced Solar |
55 MW | By 2025 |
| Cameron Solar | 200 MW | By 2027 |
| Co Bar Solar | 794 MW | By 2027 |
Utility-scale battery storage
SRP is investing not just in utility-scale solar systems but also in utility-scale storage systems. Since 2019, SRP has been investing in energy storage. Our projects include:
- 25 MW Bolster Substation Battery System at the Agua Fria Generating Station in Glendale
- 10 MW battery storage integrated with 20 MW solar system at the Pinal Central Solar Energy Center in Casa Grande
We also have approximately 150 MW of energy storage via pump-back capability at both Mormon Flat and Horse Mesa dams. These systems effectively act as large batteries, pumping water uphill when energy costs are low and running the water through turbines when the energy is needed the most.
By scaling our capability to store solar energy, we’ll be prepared to supply power on overcast days, during storms and at night.
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