Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West | |
Country: | United States |
Location: | California |
Coordinates: | 32.775°N -115.785°W |
Owner: | Tenaska |
Status: | Operational |
Solar Type: | pv |
Ps Electrical Capacity: | 150 MW |
Ps Site Area: | 11001NaN1 |
Construction Began: | 2014 |
Commissioned: | September 2016 |
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 . The plant is owned by CSOLAR IV South, LLC, an affiliate of Tenaska.[2]