Project overview
Expected project timeline
- Phase 1 Construction Q3 2023 – 2025
- Phase 2 Construction Q3 2024 – 2026
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
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Innovating and accelerating solar installation through robotics
AES’ Maximo, the only robot for the automation of the end-to-end installation of solar modules, will support installation at the Bellefield site. With a robotic arm to lift and precisely place solar panels, paired with construction analytics and AI-enabled technology, Maximo will accelerate the Bellefield project’s efficiency and timelines.
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development. AES is proud to be a longtime supporter of community organizations and partnerships in Kern County.
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Phone number: 1-800-396-8481
Email: castakeholderrelations@aes.com
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