Project: Palen Solar Developer: BrightSource State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 500 Exp Finish: 2014 Project Status Update: CEC approves transfer of ownership; filed amendment to change to BrightSource's proprietary LPT technology; construction expected by Q4 2013. |
Project: Rio Mesa Developer: BrightSource State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 500 Exp Finish: - Project Status Update: Project put on hold; canceled PPA with SCE and suspended permitting with CED after multiple delays. |
Project: Siberia 1 & 2 Developer: BrightSource State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 400 Exp Finish: - Project Status Update: CPUC voted to deny cost recovery for SCE PPA due to transmission uncertainty and interference with nearby military training operations. |
Project: Ivanpah Developer: BrightSource State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 392 Exp Finish: 2013 Project Status Update: Unit 1: 100,000 heliostats installed; Unit 2: More than 56,000 pylons and 43,000 heliostats installed. Unit 3: Over 23,000 pylons and 8,000 heliostats installed. |
Project: Solana Generating Station Developer: Abengoa Solar State: AZ Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 280 Exp Finish: 2013 Project Status Update: Capital Riesgo Global (a subsidiary of Banco Santander) will invest $125M for an equity stake in the project; installation 80% complete; expected on-line summer 2013. |
Project: Abengoa Mojave Solar (AMS) Developer: Abengoa Solar State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 280 Exp Finish: 2014 Project Status Update: Installation 30% complete; expected online summer 2014. |
Project: Gaskell Sun Tower Developer: NRG Energy State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 245 Exp Finish: - Project Status Update: PPA terminated |
Project: Sonoran West Developer: BrightSource State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 200 Exp Finish: 2017 Project Status Update: CPUC unanimously approved amended PPA with SCE. |
Project: Saguache Developer: SolarReserve State: CO Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 200 Exp Finish: 2015 Project Status Update: Project received final 1041 Permit from Saguache County Board of County Commissioners; PPA discussions with Tri-State and Xcel, but no commitment. |
Project: La Paz Solar Tower Power Station Developer: EnviroMission State: AZ Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 200 Exp Finish: - Project Status Update: Has ceased negotiations with Southern California Public Power Authority relating to project PPA; EnviroMission could not meet SCPPA timetable. |
Project: Rice Solar Energy (RSEP) Developer: SolarReserve State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 150 Exp Finish: 2016 Project Status Update: PG&E received PPA approval from the CPUC. |
Project: Genesis Solar Energy Project-1 Developer: NextEra Energy Resources State: CA Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 125 Exp Finish: 2013 Project Status Update: Flooding damaged 35 sections of mirrors, resulting in ~$3M in damage and approximately one month�s delay; still on track to begin coming on line in Q4 2013. |
Project: Crescent Dunes Developer: SolarReserve State: NV Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 110 Exp Finish: 2013 Project Status Update: Construction of Power Tower complete. |
Project: Quartzsite Solar Energy Developer: SolarReserve State: AZ Tech: CSP Capacity (MW-ac): 100 Exp Finish: 2015 Project Status Update: Expedited under the "We Can't Wait" initiative. |
Project: SunPower C7 Project Developer: SunPower State: AZ Tech: CPV Capacity (MW-ac): 6 Exp Finish: 2013 Project Status Update: PPA with Tucson Electric Power; will begin construction in 1H 2013; online Q4. |
Project: ASU - SunPower CPV Project Developer: SunPower State: AZ Tech: CPV Capacity (MW-ac): 1 Exp Finish: 2013 Project Status Update: Project appears to be near complete except for modular receivers and parabolic mirrors. |