SunEdison has completed the construction of a 24MWDC Cascade solar power plant in California, US.
Located in the California Desert, the power plant is supplying electricity to San Diego Gas & Electric through a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
The PPA was awarded under the California Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM), which is designed to ensure ratepayers get energy at a low cost by using a reverse auction and standard contracts.
The 150-acre solar power plant features around 75,000 Silvantis monocrystalline solar PV modules mounted to AP90 single axis trackers.
SunEdison said Silvantis Modules are produced by using its polysilicon and wafers to increase reliability and performance.
SunEdison Renewable Operation Center (ROC) will manage the plant by providing asset management, monitoring, field dispatch and reporting services.
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By GlobalDataWells Fargo & Company provided tax equity financing for the project.
SunEdison North America president Bob Powell said the project is the largest solar power plant interconnected through the California RAM programme .
"We are fortunate to work with Wells Fargo, a committed finance partner, which shares our vision for increasing the availability of renewable energy," Powell added.
SDG&E director of origination Dan Baerman said, "Through the RAM Program we were able to work with SunEdison and deliver renewable energy to our ratepayers at an economical price."
Image: SunEdison’s 24MWDC Cascade solar plant in California Desert is claimed to be the largest of its type interconnected under California RAM programme. Photo: Courtesy of PRNewsFoto/SunEdison, Inc.
