Amusement park Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles County, California, has energized its 12.37-MW solar project, which was developed in collaboration with Solar Optimum.
Solar carports cover parking spaces at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles County, California. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
The project is the largest solar carport installation in California and one of the largest single-site commercial solar carport projects in the United States. It’s designed to offset 100% of the annual electricity consumption of Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles.
“This is a transformative moment for Six Flags Magic Mountain and our sustainability journey,” said Brian Oerding, park president of Six Flags Magic Mountain. “By investing in renewable energy, we’re taking meaningful action to reduce our environmental impact while helping build a more sustainable future for our guests, team members and community. This project demonstrates what’s possible when organizations commit to innovation and responsible environmental stewardship.”
This solar project featuring 36 long-span carports covers approximately 637,000 sq ft, which is about 4,315 parking spaces. It is composed of 22,908 RECOM 540-W solar modules, a 2 MW/8-MWh battery energy storage system, 109 electric vehicle chargers. The system is expected to produce approximately 1.5 kWh of solar power per ride in both amusement parks.
The project is interconnected with the Southern California Edison grid and is designed to offset the parks’ annual electricity consumption rather than operate as an isolated or off-grid facility. During periods when onsite generation is insufficient, the parks can draw electricity from the grid.
“We are proud to celebrate the energization of this extraordinary project with Six Flags,” said Arno Aghamalian, CEO of Solar Optimum. “This system demonstrates how innovative renewable energy solutions can help organizations meet ambitious sustainability goals while delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits. Together, we’re creating a cleaner energy future for generations to come.”
The energization of the system coincides with the start of National Energy Awareness Month, observed each October to promote energy efficiency, conservation and the adoption of cleaner energy technologies. Through this investment, Six Flags is advancing its sustainability objectives while setting a new benchmark for renewable energy deployment within the attractions industry.
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