About Sloughhouse Solar
What
Sloughhouse Solar is a proposed 50 megawatt solar energy in Sacramento County. The project will deliver affordable, renewable energy to Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers – produces enough clean energy to power approximately 12,000 homes. Displacing the equivalent of roughly 90,000 metric tons of carbon emissions each year. The equivalent of taking over 19,000 cars off the road.
Where
The project site was carefully chosen to minimize impacts to the environment while supporting the state’s renewable energy and economic goals. We selected this location after analyzing other suitable sites and using selection criteria, including:
- Avoids impacts to sensitive natural resources
- Minimizes impacts to local communities
- Minimizes environmental impacts
- Close proximity to large energy load centers
The proposed Sloughhouse Solar project would expand renewable energy production on roughly 400 acres at the Wanlass Ranch. It is adjacent to an existing solar facility and located near the corner of Meiss and Dillard Roads.
Why
Solar energy is an abundant, sustainable source of zero-carbon electricity generation and it helps California reach its clean energy goals: By 2030, utilities will be required to procure half of their electricity from renewable sources. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)’s Clean Energy Vision includes a goal to reach zero carbon emissions by 2030, the most ambitious goal of any large utility in the country.
Good Neighbors
We are interested in continued community and stakeholder engagement during the development, construction and operations of the solar project.
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About Us
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) is a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator.
DESRI works with local partners to develop solar projects in close coordination with our home communities. DESRI has a history of collaborating with local partners and landowners to respond to their individual concerns.
In conjunction with industry and academic experts, DESRI will utilize construction and management techniques that help reduce environmental impact, as well as improve and maintain soil health.
Design and procurement strategies focus on using advanced solar panel and racking technologies to help maximize production and minimize project footprint.