NextEra Energy Resources will develop a 30.2-megawatt solar facility to power Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California, the petrochemical company said Dec. 10.

The solar facility, being called one of the largest on-site dedicated solar facilities in the U.S., will consist of more than 70,000 solar modules on about 88 acres of land adjacent to the complex in the San Francisco Bay area. It is designed to generate about 60,000 megawatt hours per year of electricity, Phillips 66 said in a news release.

“This project will not only benefit Phillips 66’s operations and the customers who rely on its renewable fuels but also demonstrates how renewable energy can integrate seamlessly into industrial operations,” said Rebecca Kujawa, president & CEO of NextEra Energy Resources.

The complex was previously known as the Rodeo Refinery, where products such as gasoline and jet fuel were produced. After completion of a four-year project called Rodeo Renewed, the complex now produces renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and other products.

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Phillips 66 said the solar facility is expected to lower the complex’s grid power demand by 50% and avoid about 33,000 metric tons a year of CO2 emissions beginning in first-quarter 2025.

“We are excited to collaborate with NextEra Energy Resources on a project that aligns with our mission of providing energy and improving lives,” said Zhanna Golodryga, executive vice president of emerging energy and sustainability for Phillips 66. “This solar facility not only underscores our commitment to advancing a lower-carbon future but also enhances our energy infrastructure.”

The solar facility is owned and operated by NextEra Energy Resources.

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