Origis Energy, a leading U.S. renewable energy and decarbonization solutions provider, has entered into a 20-year agreement with Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) for the development of the Chalan Solar + Storage project in Lost Hills, Kern County, California.
The facility will combine a 65 MWac solar array with a 25 MW (100 MWh) battery energy storage system. Origis will oversee development, construction, and operation of the project, supplying the generated power to Pioneer. The Chalan project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026.
Pioneer, a not-for-profit electricity provider based in Rocklin, California, is preparing for a major expansion of its service area into 13 additional territories. According to Greg Janda, Vice Chair of Pioneer’s Board of Directors and Rocklin City Councilmember, the agreement comes at a pivotal moment, ensuring the utility can deliver clean energy and enhanced storage capacity to meet both renewable targets and the energy needs of incoming customers.
Vikas Anand, CEO of Origis Energy, emphasized that the partnership aligns with Origis’ mission to deliver cost-effective clean power nationwide. “We are pleased to partner with Pioneer and look forward to supporting their expansion with integrated solar and storage solutions,” he said.
The collaboration represents a significant step toward expanding California’s renewable energy infrastructure, bolstering grid reliability, and supporting statewide sustainability goals.
