Six Flags Magic Mountain Solar Carport is Largest in California, Features EV Charging

On October 5, 2026, The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce reported that Six Flags Magic Mountain has fully energized its landmark solar carport project, bringing a 12.37-megawatt renewable energy system online at the Valencia, California, theme park. Developed with Solar Optimum and local community and government officials, the project is the largest solar carport installation in California and one of the largest single-site commercial solar carport projects in the United States.

The system is designed to offset 100% of the annual electricity consumption of Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, demonstrating how large entertainment destinations can use renewable energy to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining reliable operations.

“This is a transformative moment for Six Flags Magic Mountain and our sustainability journey,” said Brian Oerding, park president of Six Flags Magic Mountain. “By investing in renewable energy, we’re taking meaningful action to reduce our environmental impact while helping build a more sustainable future for our guests, team members and community.”

The solar installation covers approximately 637,000 square feet and includes 22,908 RECOM 540-watt bifacial solar modules supported by 36 long-span solar carport structures. It also incorporates a 2-megawatt/8-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system designed to improve energy reliability and efficiency.

The solar carports cover approximately 4,315 parking spaces, including 3,544 guest spaces and 771 team member spaces. In addition to generating electricity, the canopies provide shaded parking that can reduce vehicle heat buildup and make arriving and departing more comfortable.

The system is expected to generate approximately 20.8 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually. That production is equivalent to the electricity consumption of approximately 2,874 homes and represents approximately 1.5 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy production for every ride across the park’s attractions.

The project includes 109 electric vehicle charging connectors serving guest and team member parking areas, adding EV charging infrastructure to the large-scale renewable energy installation.

The solar system remains connected to the Southern California Edison grid rather than operating as an isolated, off-grid facility. Its purpose is to offset the parks’ annual electricity consumption. When solar generation exceeds onsite demand and available battery storage capacity, excess electricity can be exported through the utility interconnection. When onsite generation is insufficient, the parks can draw electricity from the grid, maintaining operational reliability while maximizing renewable energy use.

“We are proud to celebrate the energization of this extraordinary project with Six Flags,” said Arno Aghamalian, CEO of Solar Optimum. “This system demonstrates how innovative renewable energy solutions can help organizations meet ambitious sustainability goals while delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits.”

Six Flags says the project is expected to eliminate more than 8,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and conserve more than 10 million gallons of water each year. Its estimated environmental benefits also include removing the equivalent of 3,182 gasoline-powered vehicles from the road, eliminating 37.8 million miles driven by gasoline-powered vehicles, avoiding consumption of 34,194 barrels of oil and avoiding the use of 1.6 million gallons of gasoline.

The project is also expected to provide environmental benefits equivalent to recycling 5,110 tons of waste instead of sending it to landfills and preserving the carbon-capturing benefits of 17,612 acres of U.S. forests.

The system’s energization coincides with National Energy Awareness Month, observed each October to promote energy efficiency, conservation and adoption of cleaner energy technologies.

Six Flags marked the project’s completion with a special celebration attended by community leaders, project partners and other stakeholders. Remarks highlighted the decade-long vision behind the project and the collaboration among Six Flags, Solar Optimum, Los Angeles County, Southern California Edison and other partners.

Representatives from the Los Angeles County Office of Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Office of Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo presented Magic Mountain with a proclamation and certificate recognizing the park’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainability.

The project gives Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles a substantial new source of renewable electricity while combining solar generation, battery storage and EV charging across one of California’s largest commercial solar carport installations.