SunPower believes that its systems should not only generate clean energy, but do so in the most environmentally friendly manner. We are minimizing our environmental footprint and have made several improvements to the California Valley Solar Ranch based on feedback from the community and other stakeholders:
- About 70% of the site, or 3,200 acres, will be permanently conserved and managed to meet conservation objectives for a range of species.
- Worked with experts to design the solar farm’s layout around the critical habitats to allow species migration.
- Reduced traffic during construction by implementing an incentive program for employee transit use.
- Designed fencing and alternate wildlife corridor to minimize visual impact, grading and species impact.
- Reduced planned water use by 20% annually, implemented a water recycling plan and confirmed that the plant will not affect water use by nearby residents.
- Added a water tank for safety and community firefighting
