Lancaster Clean Energy Center
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
Delivering a Meaningful, Sustainable Source of Clean Energy for Lancaster, California, and the Western U.S.
Locally Produced Green Hydrogen
100% Renewable Energy
Zero-Carbon Fuels
- Largest off-grid renewable green hydrogen production project in the U.S.
- Acreage: 1,380 acres
- Jobs created: ~ 250 during construction phase, 36 permanent
- Transportation Access: California State Highways 14 and 138, Union Pacific Railroad
- Primary activity: Green Hydrogen production
- H2 Production: ~21,000 mt per annum base (expandable)
- Targeted to begin production operations in early 2026
The City of Lancaster, California was the first United States city to embrace hydrogen power, earning the moniker of the “First Hydrogen City.” The City has engaged in numerous formal partnerships and to harness the potential of clean hydrogen. Lancaster is jumpstarting hydrogen adoption throughout the Antelope Valley and southern California.
Element Resources to Build One of California’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Production Facilities in the City of Lancaster, CA: Read Press Release
The City of Lancaster and Element Resources Formalize Partnership with MOU: Read Press Release
The City of Lancaster Celebrates ARCHES Designation as Regional Hydrogen Hub: Read Press Release
A Self-Sufficient, Integrated Off-Grid Renewable Energy Facility
100% BTM (Behind the Meter)
- Power supplied entirely by onsite photovoltaic (PV) solar
- No fossil fuel use or consumption
- Only minor water discharges
- Liquified hydrogen storage in horizontal cylindrical tanks and spherical tanks
- Gaseous hydrogen storage in a linear surface pipe storage arrangement
- Onsite hydrogen refueling station for City and offtakers
