San Bernardino County, CA
Sienna Solar Center
The Sienna Solar Center is a solar project under development in San Bernardino County, California, near the community of Lucerne Valley. The project will feature a photovoltaic solar array (no mirrors) and battery system with a generation capacity of up to 525 MWac. Sienna will produce enough clean, affordable electricity to power over 250,000 homes, day or night.
Recent Updates
Welcome! This website was created to serve as a place for Lucerne Valley residents and others interested in the Sienna Solar Center project to find accurate, up-to-date information. We look forward to working with the community to build a successful project that boosts the local economy and helps California meet its clean energy goals.
Before and after views of the project location. View more >>
Please see the aerial site map for a better sense of the project’s location.
The Sienna Solar Center’s project footprint has been thoughtfully designed to minimize the visibility of the project from local residents and Highway 247. The original project site has been moved from its former location on the dry lakebed to its current location based on feedback from County and local stakeholders.
Project Snapshot
LOCATION
Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County, CA
View the site map here
SOLAR PV CAPACITY
Up to 525 MWac
PROJECT SIZE
Approximately 1,900 acres of private land
DEVELOPER
Avantus (formerly 8minute)
POTENTIAL JOB IMPACT
Up to 500 well-paying construction jobs and 15 permanent operations positions
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Sponsorships and contributions in partnership with local organizations to support facilities, programs, and services in Lucerne Valley
STATUS
The Sienna Solar Center project application is currently with the San Bernardino County Planning Department.
Local Benefits
Avantus, formerly 8minute, has deep experience in developing utility-scale solar projects in California. With every project, we strive to collaborate with nearby communities to advance meaningful benefits for community members.
Community Involvement
Avantus is committed to being a good neighbor, which means taking the time to understand Lucerne Valley’s values and becoming a contributing member of the community.
Economic Opportunities
Like other similar-sized projects Avantus has developed, Sienna Solar Center will create economic benefits for San Bernardino County and the Lucerne Valley community, including local jobs and local tax revenues.
Environment
Sienna Solar Center is estimated to offset hundreds of thousands of metric tons of carbon dioxide a year, equivalent to planting millions of trees or taking tens of thousands of cars off the road
About Avantus
Avantus (doing business as Avantus Power LLC) is a California-based developer of solar and energy storage projects. Our team is committed to building safe, high quality and sustainable projects in partnership with utilities, landowners, communities, and other key stakeholders.
We have developed over a dozen operating projects throughout California, which have created thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities and continue to generate tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenue. We are proud of the relationships we’ve built and the track record we’ve earned, and hope to expand upon this success with the Sienna Solar Center.