Frequently Asked Questions

Vesper Energy provides innovative solutions to today’s complex energy challenges. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vesper Energy is comprised of professionals who have collectively delivered more than 10 GW of renewable energy projects globally. Today, Vesper Energy’s development pipeline includes over 55 renewable energy and energy storage assets with a generating capacity of 17 GW; enough to power more than 2 million homes. Working with their customers, communities, and business partners, Vesper Energy develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects across the United States with the goal to build a better energy infrastructure. www.vesperenergy.com/about 

We pursue projects where we have earned the trust of landowners and, here in Tulare County, our partners remain committed to this project. The landowners believe they have the right to use their land for solar energy production. They believe it is permissible under California state law and is the best choice for their property.

The Mineral King Renewable Energy project will create jobs in Tulare County during construction and operations and may hire a variety of vendors and local services. Mineral King Renewable Energy will also preserve agricultural and open lands for future generations, making this a project a great option for the community. To learn about even more benefits, check out our Benefits page.

Mineral King Renewable Energy is expected to create 200+ construction jobs, with a significant portion of the workforce able to be hired locally. Once operational, the facility will support 1-5 long-term positions.

Solar energy makes for a great neighbor. It is quiet, can be hidden, and does not produce a smell. But don’t take our word for it, see what experts in the industry are saying about solar and property values: Source - SEIA.

Mineral King Renewable Energy is committed to developing a vegetation management plan which adheres to state and local rules. Development of these plans would include consideration of the most appropriate plants for the area.

Mineral King Renewable Energy leases include decommissioning requirements on leased land. Additionally, Mineral King will create an overall decommissioning plan to ensure the removal of all equipment at the end of the project’s life. Once the equipment is removed, the land can be returned to its original use.

The vast majority of solar panels installed in the U.S. are still within their operational lifespans (typically 20-30 years), so cost-effective opportunities to recycle solar panels are limited. However, this is an issue the solar industry is working proactively to address, and as more solar panels reach end of life in the coming years, opportunities to recover and recycle the materials in solar panels will expand. Details on panel recycling can be found on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website, at https://www.epa.gov/hw/solar-panel-recycling.

It is unlikely that a serious event will happen at the site. However, a comprehensive emergency management plan will be created prior to construction. This will ensure safety personnel in the community are trained and able to respond appropriately.

Solar panels generate the most power in direct sunlight, but they can also produce power using indirect or diffuse sunlight – so they still work on cloudy days, and in fact, rain helps to keep solar panels operating efficiently by keeping them clean! Additionally, this project will be paired with energy storage. This allows us to store energy during peak solar production during the daytime and have it available during peak energy usage in the evening.

No. Vesper Energy is committed to only using solar panels that meet or exceed environmental safety standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These standards ensure that during normal operations - as well as in the unlikely event a solar panel is damaged - the panels will not release any substances or materials that are considered hazardous under federal law.