Water scarcity is an increasingly urgent challenge in California’s Central Valley. With agriculture demanding vast water resources and droughts becoming more severe, organizations like the North Kern Water Storage District (NKWSD) are looking for solutions that address both energy resilience and water conservation. Their goal: to lower operational costs, reduce reliance on volatile energy markets, and improve groundwater recharge strategies that are critical to the region’s future.

The North Kern Rosedale Groundwater Recharge Facility Project is a two-site initiative that spans 57.85 acres, combining solar power with critical groundwater recharge. The system includes 14,444 solar modules, 40 inverters, and generates over 15,000 MWh annually. With energy priced at just $0.076/kWh, the project delivers more than $1.26 million in savings during dry years—roughly 50% less than PG&E’s volumetric rates. This success showcases the power of seamless collaboration between North Kern Water Storage District, White Pine Renewables, Summit Energy, and Madison.