Imperial Solar Energy Center West

Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West
Country United States
Location California
Coordinates 32°46′30″N 115°47′06″W / 32.775°N 115.785°W / 32.775; -115.785Coordinates: 32°46′30″N 115°47′06″W / 32.775°N 115.785°W / 32.775; -115.785
Status Operational
Construction began 2014
Commission date September 2016
Owner(s) Tenaska
Solar field
Type Flat-panel PV
Site area 1,100 acres (4.5 km2)
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 150 MW

The Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West is a 150 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant built in Imperial County, California. Construction began in 2014 and full commercial operation was achieved in September 2016.[1] Power is sold to San Diego Gas & Electric on a 25-year agreement.

The project utilizes 1.8 million thin-film photovoltaic modules made of CdTe, designed and manufactured by First Solar and covers an area of 1,100 acres (450 ha). The plant is owned by CSOLAR IV South, LLC, an affiliate of Tenaska.[2]

Electricity production

Generation (MW·h) of Imperial Solar Energy Center West [3]
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2016 34,46746,21943,63046,41441,71734,88429,14621,47717,301 315,255
2017
Total315,255

See also

References

  1. "Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West". Tenaska.
  2. "Tenaska's 2nd Solar Project in Imperial Valley Begins Commercial Operation" (Press release). Tenaska. September 20, 2016.
  3. "Imperial Solar Energy Center West, Monthly". Electricity Data Browser. Energy Information Administration. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
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