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El Dorado Solar
In December 2008, Sempra Generation completed the initial phase of construction on its first large-scale solar power development, a 10-megawatt (MW) thin-film, photovoltaic (PV) solar-cell installation using technology supplied by First Solar, the world's leading manufacturer of this technology.
El Dorado Solar is located on 80-acres of a remote section of Boulder City, Nev., near the existing 480 MW El Dorado Energy natural gas-fired power plant. Sempra Generation is considering a future expansion of the solar power project.
It generates clean, emissions-free solar power during periods of peak electric demand throughout the region without the use of water. The project illustrates Sempra Generation's commitment to clean, renewable power development.
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Additional Information
| PROJECT OWNER | Sempra Generation of San Diego, Calif. | |
| PROJECT SITE | El Dorado Solar is situated on 80 acres of land near the existing El Dorado Energy facility in Boulder City, Nev., 40 miles southeast of Las Vegas. | |
| TOTAL GENERATING CAPACITY | 10 megawatts |
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| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | Proprietary for competitive reasons | |
| POWER PLANT TYPE | Thin-film, solar-cell panels |
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| OPERATIONAL START DATE | December 2008 | |
| LOCAL BENEFITS | Land for the project is leased from Boulder City, Nev., thus providing the community with additional funds. The project extends the development of Boulder City's Energy Zone. | |
| TARGETED CUSTOMER BASE | Pacific Southwest energy users | |
| LOCATION ADVANTAGESS | Close to existing major electric transmission power lines and electric infrastructure. No new power lines or substations required. | |
| AIR QUALITY/WATER PRESERVATION |
El Dorado Solar project will provide clean, emission-free solar power without tapping precious local water supplies. |
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