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Imperial Solar Energy Centre West project, US

11th July 2014

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Imperial Solar Energy Centre West project, California, US.

Client
Tenaska Solar Ventures.

Project Description
The project involves the design and construction of a 150 MW alternating current photovoltaic (PV) solar electric generating plant near El Centro, California.

San Diego Gas & Electric Company holds a 25-year power purchase agreement for all electricity generated by Imperial Solar Energy Centre West.

Value
Tenaska closed $450-million in commercial financing for the project in June.

Duration
The project is expected to begin construction later this year, with commercial operation expected in 2016.

Latest Developments
Tenaska has selected First Solar to design and build the Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Centre West project.

First Solar will provide full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the project, employing its advanced thin-film PV modules and single-axis tilt technology.

The company has already started engineering and expects to begin construction later this year.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
First Solar (EPC).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Tenaska Solar Ventures, tel +1 402 691 9500 or fax +1 402 691 9526.
First Solar media Steve Krum, tel +1 602 427 3359 or email steve.krum@firstsolar.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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