Salka Secures $17.65M for California Wind Farm
Salka Energy has secured $17.65 million in financing for its 37.4 MW Cabazon Wind Farm in Riverside County, California. Funding from XRL-ALC, LLC (XRA), an affiliate of X-Caliber Rural, and bridge financing from Maver Capital will support turbine refurbishment and operational improvements.
The work is intended to improve turbine reliability and generation while extending the facility’s operating life. Salka plans to retain all 50 steel towers, foundations and 150 fiberglass blades, avoiding replacement of components. The approach aligns with wind-sector trends explored in Wind Energy’s Role Today: Global Markets and Key Challenges.
The financing follows Salka’s April 2026 acquisition of the 20 MW Edom Hills Wind Project. Together, the sites represent 57.4 MW of wind generation capacity and are projected to generate 145,000 MWh annually after refurbishment. Riverside Public Utilities is contracted to purchase electricity from Cabazon. Renewable projects also depend on reliable electrical infrastructure, including transformer maintenance and reliability.
Source: Salka
