Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy today have jointly acquired from Solar Frontier Americas the 20MW Calipatria solar farm in California.
The project will be located on approximately 160 acres in Imperial County and is expected to consist of about 130,000 CIS thin-film solar modules.
Depcom Power is providing engineering, procurement and construction services.
Construction started in August 2015, and commercial operation is expected in the first quarter of 2016.
The facility has a 20-year power purchase agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric Company.
The deal is the ninth solar acquisition between Turner Renewable Energy and Southern, bringing the partnership’s overall solar capacity to more than 340MW operating or under development.
Southern Company chairman, president and chief executive officer Thomas Fanning said: “The acquisition of the Calipatria solar facility underscores Southern Power’s leadership in helping create America’s energy future.
“Through strategic partnerships, including with Turner Renewable Energy, we are continuing our tremendous growth as a national renewable energy leader.”
Image: Calipatria is the ninth joint acquisition by Southern and Turner Renewable Energy (sxc)
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