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A New Renewable Energy Project for Kern County
Location
Kern County, California
Current Status
Currently in late-stage development with permitting and grid connection studies complete. Commercial operation expected in October 2028.
Project Size
40-megawatt solar and 160 megawatt-hour battery storage facility spanning approximately 490 acres in unincorporated Kern County, delivering American-made, reliable energy to California’s grid.
By the numbers
California homes and businesses powered annually with electricity generated and stored by Syracuse and Tours.
Construction jobs at peak build, with workers supporting the local economy by spending at businesses, restaurants, and service providers.
Years of ongoing operation that provide opportunities for local contractors and suppliers.
Project Timeline
Syracuse and Tours will continue moving forward in phases, with opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Phase 1 Complete
Planning & Studies
Environmental, engineering, and permitting reviews.
Phase 2 In Progress
Local & State Review
Continued coordination with agencies and local leaders.
Phase 3
Construction
Local construction job opportunities and onsite activity.
Phase 4
Operations
Up to 40 years of clean energy production and storage.
Project Location
The project is located in unincorporated Kern County, California.
Your Questions Matter
We know that a new project raises real questions about land use, traffic during construction, and what happens decades from now when the project ends. We’re here to answer those questions honestly. Our team is available to meet with residents, attend community events, and respond directly to concerns. The FAQ below covers the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t there, please ask us directly by Submitting a Question.
Syracuse and Tours Solar is a proposed 40 MW utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project in Kern County, California, developed by Vesper Energy. The project combines solar generation with 160 MWh of battery storage to deliver American-made, reliable electricity to California’s grid while supporting local economic development.
All equipment will be removed under a decommissioning and reclamation plan that is backed by a financial bond, and the land can be returned to its original use.
Syracuse and Tours will generate sustained tax revenue for essential local services in Kern County and will create jobs and opportunities for local workers and businesses.
As California continues adding renewable energy to meet climate goals, projects like Syracuse and Tours Solar provide essential storage capacity that makes solar power available exactly when it’s needed most: during evening hours and peak demand periods.
Vesper Energy is always available to answer your questions. Please contact us directly at info@syracuseandtourssolar.com at any time. Our community affairs team responds to all questions from Kern County residents. We know that staying available and transparent is how trust gets built.
