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BayWa r.e. Closes $416 Million for Jacumba Valley Solar-Plus-Storage as Construction Begins

Backed by a $416 million package, the solar-plus-storage project proceeds to construction with power slated for San Diego Community Power customers in 2026.

Overview

  • The JVR Energy Park pairs 90 MWac/127 MWdc of solar with 70 MWac/280 MWh of storage, targeting commercial operation in fall 2026.
  • Financing includes a construction-to-term loan led by Société Générale and preferred equity from funds managed by Wafra Inc. and Acadia Infrastructure Capital.
  • Once online, the facility is expected to serve roughly 57,000 homes through San Diego Community Power.
  • Project labor agreements are set to deliver more than 350 union construction jobs, with long-term roles and property tax revenue supporting local services.
  • BayWa r.e. committed $4 million in direct community investment, designated five acres for a new Jacumba fire station, set a 435-acre biological open-space easement, and executed a tax credit transfer agreement with a large corporate buyer.