Imperial Solar Energy Center West

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.

Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West
CountryUnited States
LocationCalifornia
Coordinates32.775°N 115.785°W / 32.775; -115.785
StatusOperational
Construction began2014
Commission dateSeptember 2016
Owner(s)Tenaska
Solar farm
TypeFlat-panel PV
Site area1,100 acres (4.5 km2)
Power generation
Nameplate capacity150 MW

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

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