The project will generate up to 500 megawatts of renewable energy, enough to power approximately 146,000 homes, and includes 500 megawatts of battery storage, the BLM noted in July. In June, the DOI announced that it had issued final approval for construction of the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects. The notice to proceed, issued by the BLM Palm Springs South Coast Field Office, authorized Clearway Energy Group LLC to begin full construction of the 265-megawatt Arica Solar Project and 200-megawatt Victory Pass Solar Project, the DOI stated. According to BP's latest statistical review of world energy, the U.S. had the second highest solar energy generation figure in 2021, standing at 165.4 terawatt hours. This marked a 25.6 percent year on year increase, BP highlighted.