Kingbrid solar project, US
Name and Location
Kingbrid solar project, California, US.
Client
First Solar.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 125 ha, 40 MW alternating current photovoltaic solar power plant in Kern County, California.
In its first year, Kingbird will produce enough clean renewable energy to power more than 11 000 homes, offsetting more than 20 000 t/y of carbon dioxide and displacing more than 18 000 t/y of water.
Value
None stated.
Duration
Depending on final permitting, construction on the project could start in mid-2014, with commissioning expected late in 2015.
Latest Developments
First Solar has signed power purchase agreements with member cities of the Southern California Public Power Authority.
The cities of Pasadena, Riverside, Colton and Azusa signed 20-year power purchase agreements that will supply power from the solar plant to the cities’ municipal power utilities.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
First Solar investors, David Brady, tel +1 602 414 9315 or email dbrady@firstsolar.com.
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