A plan is in the works to transform a 216-acre chunk of empty private land in Colorado’s Alamosa County into a 30-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant that would be producing power by the end of 2012.
SunPower Corp. — a California-based solar power company that has installed or contracted over 600 MW of solar energy around the globe — has reached an agreement with Iberdrola Renewables, a Spain-based firm, to make the plant a reality. SunPower will supply the plant with its E19 solar panels, the most efficient panels on the market. They will be mounted on trackers that follow the sun to ensure maximum energy production.
Executive Vice President of Iberdrola Renewables Martin Mugica is looking forward to partnering with SunPower:
“Partnering with skilled performers like SunPower is always vital when developing successful renewable energy projects. Proven construction experience and established technology make for an excellent choice and allow Iberdrola Renewables to deliver reliable products to our customers.”
Iberdrola will develop, own and operate the solar plant, and will sell the energy to Xcel Energy, a utility supplier of electric power and natural gas in several states, including Colorado. During construction, the project is expected to create 100 jobs in Colorado.
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