BrightNight Breaks Ground on Pioneer Clean Energy Center in Arizona

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BrightNight, a next-generation power and digital infrastructure company, announced it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Pioneer Clean Energy Center, a 300-megawatt solar facility paired with 300 megawatts and 1,200 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage, in Yuma County, Arizona. The project is designed to deliver more than 900,000 megawatt-hours of clean energy annually to support Arizona's growing energy needs.

Why it matters

The Pioneer Clean Energy Center represents a critical investment in Arizona's energy infrastructure, strengthening grid resilience and supporting the state's transition to renewable power. The project will generate significant economic benefits for the local community, including job creation and tax revenue to support public education.

The details

The Pioneer Clean Energy Center will feature state-of-the-art solar and battery storage technology to provide reliable, affordable, and clean electricity to Arizona Public Service customers. BrightNight will also construct a 9-mile, 230-kilovolt transmission line to connect the facility to the grid. Once operational, the project is expected to power approximately 77,299 local homes and businesses, while avoiding an estimated 641,893 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

• Construction officially began in October 2025.
• Commercial operations are commencing in April 2027.

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What’s next

The groundbreaking ceremony will bring together local officials, community leaders, project partners, and BrightNight leadership to formally recognize the start of construction and highlight the project's long-term benefits.