Masdar and EDF power solutions North America have signed 15-year power purchase agreements covering output from their 128MW Big Beau Solar+Storage Project in Kern County, California. The project, which has the capacity to power 64,000 homes, began delivering electricity to Southern California Edison under the new agreements in February 2026. Masdar owns a 50% stake in Big Beau alongside EDF power solutions. It is one of seven renewable energy projects totaling 1.1GW the companies are developing in partnership.

Why This Matters

From solar and wind to natural gas infrastructure, UAE investments in the US energy sector are strengthening production capacity and grid reliability across the country. Masdar has operated in the US since 2019, providing the sustained capital needed to build large-scale renewable and storage infrastructure. With billions of dollars deployed into major projects across California, Texas and New Mexico, Masdar's current US portfolio exceeds 5GW of clean energy capacity, generating local jobs and economic growth. The company plans to expand its total renewable energy portfolio to 25GW within the next decade.

Full Press Release: EDF power solutions North America and Masdar Sign Agreements for Solar and Energy Storage Project

EDF power solutions North America and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, co-owners of the BigBeau Solar+Storage Project, have entered into 15-year power purchase agreements covering the output from the 128 megawatt (MWac) solar plant and its 40 MW/160 MWh battery energy storage system.

Located in Kern County, California, the BigBeau project has been operational since December 2022. It began delivering electricity to Southern California Edison (SCE) under new agreements on Feb. 1, 2026.

Dustin Priemer, Director Asset Management Masdar Americas, said, “This agreement forms a part of Masdar’s growing portfolio in the United States, reflecting our focus on scaling reliable, utility-scale clean power. We are appreciative of our growing partnership with Southern California Edison and our shared commitment to investing in new generation capacity to meet growing energy demand in California.”

“We are very pleased to support Southern California Edison’s clean energy goals and provide reliable and efficient energy to its customers from our operating BigBeau project,” said Jacqueline de Fresart, Associate Director of Origination and Power Marketing at EDF power solutions North America. “We are excited to partner with SCE again and look forward to more opportunities together.”

BigBeau is one of seven projects that Masdar and EDF power solutions agreed to develop in a partnership, with a combined capacity of 1.1 gigawatts (GW).

EDF power solutions, one of the largest renewable developers in North America, is committed to providing solutions to meet customers’ carbon-reduction goals. With over 35 years of experience and 26 gigawatts of wind, solar, and storage projects developed, EDF power solutions in North America provides integrated energy solutions from grid-scale power to electric vehicle charging.

Active in the United States since 2019, Masdar has made a long-term commitment to the market. The company is focused on delivering clean energy solutions that meet rising demand while supporting energy resilience and independence. To date, Masdar has invested several billion dollars in the U.S., with plans to develop a portfolio of up to 25 GW within the next decade.