We use a master-planned approach that integrates solar, storage, and transmission solutions - streamlining permitting, reducing timelines, and delivering cost-effective projects that will play a significant role in meeting California’s clean energy mandates.

Our leadership team and legacy company developed Westlands Solar Park, one of the largest solar complexes in the U.S. That project achieved a 94% completion rate, compared to an industry average of just 12%. Collectively, we’ve permitted over 3,500 MW of projects, secured more than 150,000 acres of land, and negotiated over 3,500 MW of power purchase agreements.

 At full build-out, Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan will provide 20,000+ MW of solar and 20,000+ MW of energy storage, supported by a new 500 kV transmission system. Once fully operational, the Valley Clean Infrastructure Project could supply about one-sixth of California’s electricity demand by 2035.

The Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified in December 2025. Golden State expects initial auctions of ready-made projects in 2026. The first projects are anticipated to begin energization in 2029.

An independent study by 1898 & Co. found that the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan will save California electricity ratepayers approximately $850 million annually, adding up to $9 billion in savings by 2050. By delivering cost-effective solar power and reducing reliance on expensive natural gas, the plan helps stabilize rates for households and businesses.

By providing large-scale solar and storage with new transmission, the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan will help California meet its SB 100 requirement of 100% clean electricity by 2045. It is expected to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 15% statewide, avoiding more than 60 million metric tons of  GHG emissions by 2050.

The project utilizes impaired and fallowed farmland - areas with little to no water rights under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Repurposing this land provides new economic value, reduces dust pollution, improves air quality, and preserves the possibility of returning the land to farming in the future.

Landowners retain their water and property rights, and Golden State has committed to decommissioning solar equipment at the end of its useful life, allowing land to be restored to agricultural use if desired.

Because the land was historically farmed and already disturbed, impacts are minimal. The project design avoids sensitive areas, and where needed, impacted species such as burrowing owls can be relocated. Overall, Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan will improve regional sustainability and air quality.