Generating Clean Energy Solutions

BHE Renewables based in Des Moines, Iowa, encompasses development and commercial management of solar, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric projects that produce energy for both the wholesale market and for customers under long-term power agreements.

BHE Renewables also owns and operates four natural gas-fueled combined-cycle plants, which are located in Arizona, Illinois, New York, and Texas and have a combined capacity of approximately 900 megawatts. Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s diverse generation portfolio ensures we are well-positioned to meet the varying energy needs of our customers.

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Locations: 11; States

BHE Renewables owns and operates the Topaz Solar Farms and Solar Star projects, both of which are among the largest solar projects in the U.S.

By being good stewards of the environment, BHE Renewables also is able to create local jobs and spur the capital investment that sustains communities.

A Vision for the Future

BHE Renewables is committed to developing solar, wind, hydro and geothermal projects that deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective energy.

Solar

1,690-megawatt capacity*

BHE Renewables is an industry leader in solar energy generation and continues to develop its portfolio with noncarbon resources.

Wind

2,544-megawatt capacity

BHE Renewables operates several unregulated wind-powered generation projects.

Geothermal

345-megawatt capacity

BHE Renewables owns 10 geothermal facilities in California’s Imperial Valley.

Hydro

10-megawatt capacity

BHE Renewables has the capacity to produce 10 megawatts of electricity through the Wailuku hydroelectric facility in Hawaii.

Advancements in Mineral Development

BHE Renewables is advancing lithium production research in California’s Imperial Valley. Lithium - the critical mineral used in lithium-ion batteries to power cellphones, laptop computers and electric vehicles - can be found in the brine processed at BHE Renewables’ geothermal facilities. Through a joint venture announced in 2024, BHE Renewables and Occidental are using TerraLithium technology to further refine the direct lithium extraction process to help ensure that it achieves performance outcomes before moving into commercial lithium production. The energy used for lithium production would be 100% renewable.

Topaz Solar Farms

Topaz Solar Farms is a 550-megawatt solar power plant in San Luis Obispo County, California. The project declared commercial operations in October 2014. It’s among the world’s largest completed solar farms and uses more than 8 million photovoltaic panels.

*As of March 31, 2025.