Fresno County, CA
About the Heartland Energy Center
Clearway Energy Group is in the process of developing the Heartland Energy Center on land purchased from the Westlands Water District land in Fresno County, California. The energy storage and solar facility will help meet the growing demand for energy in California’s Central Valley by generating 300 megawatts of new electricity—enough to power 125,000 homes.
During its operating life, the Heartland Energy Center will pay an estimated $131 million in local property taxes.
The solar and storage installations could come online as early as 2028. The equipment will generate, store and displatch power for decades.
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Heartland project highlights & benefits
125,000 equivalent homes
powered annually
powered annually
$131 million lifetime property tax contributions
600+
jobs created
jobs created
The Heartland Energy Center represents an $830 million investment in Fresno County—funded entirely by private capital. In addition to generating California-grown power, the project will bring revenue and jobs into the wider Fresno County economy.
More electricity: 300 megawatts is enough to power 125,000 homes annually. Power will flow into the shared local transmission system.
Property tax revenue: The project will contribute an estimated $131 million in local property taxes over its lifetime. This creates new support for the schools, first responders and other public services.
Union job opportunities: The solar farm will create 600+ jobs at peak construction. Project Labor Agreements are in place with several Unions.
Giving land new life: The Heartland Project is situated on Westlands Water District land that has been retired from farming due to salt and selenium impairment. The plot has been legally declared non-irrigable to prevent further soil and water pollution.
Property tax revenue: The project will contribute an estimated $131 million in local property taxes over its lifetime. This creates new support for the schools, first responders and other public services.
Union job opportunities: The solar farm will create 600+ jobs at peak construction. Project Labor Agreements are in place with several Unions.
Giving land new life: The Heartland Project is situated on Westlands Water District land that has been retired from farming due to salt and selenium impairment. The plot has been legally declared non-irrigable to prevent further soil and water pollution.
Clearway as your community partner
Clearway is a long-term philanthropic partner in Fresno County, with a focus on education, food insecurity, and the West Side Communities in and around our projects. At every Clearway project, our local staff allocate annual Community Benefit Funds to nearby organizations.
Our best practices in action
Being a good neighbor means taking care to site, design, and operate our project in a way that minimizes impacts for locals and the land. Click each item to learn about our best practices for solar farm development and operations.
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Photo from Clearway's Central Valley Solar Ranch, where a local farmer manages a flock of sheep to help maintain vegetation in the spring.
Seeking local input
Giving degraded land new life
Managing for long-term safety
Planning for removal and recycling
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