Canadian Solar Inc. announced that Canadian Solar's subsidiary, CSI Holdco LLC sold two utility-scale solar power plants totaling 4.4 MW DC (3 MW AC) to PSEG subsidiary, PSEG Solar Source. The plants have a 20-year off taking agreement with PG&E.
The solar installations, together now called the PSEG Shasta Solar Farm, are the largest in mountainous Shasta county and the closing occurred on December 16, 2013. Blue Oak Energy is providing turnkey engineering, procurement and construction services to complete the projects and will provide operations and maintenance services after completion.
The PSEG Shasta Solar Farm is expected to include approximately 14,592 Canadian Solar CS6X modules. The solar farm will power approximately 785 homes. Combined, the two plants will offset nearly 6,289 tons of CO², which is equivalent to taking nearly 1,189 automobiles off the road.
This is the first West Coast project for PSEG Solar Source, which develops, constructs, owns and operates utility scale solar projects. "PSEG is pleased to announce this, our 7th utility scale solar project," said Diana Drysdale, President of PSEG Solar Source. "We continue to work with best-in-class partners like Canadian Solar to invest in projects that provide emissions-free solar energy that help meet solar and renewable targets across the U.S."
"We are proud to partner with PSEG, a renowned institution, on these showcase utility-scale solar power plants," commented Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar Inc. " Canadian Solar boasts a low risk, high quality pipeline, with the proven ability to execute to each end buyer's specifications, and the bankability needed to attract strong end buyers. Our fast growing record of solar project successes worldwide, is allowing us to gain added momentum in key markets worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, and Japan, as well as in fast growing emerging markets such as China."
Ignite Solar, a Texas Based PV development company, was the initial developer of the Fall River Mills project. "Through Ignite Solar's community outreach program we had the opportunity to meet with and get feedback from many of our neighbors and community members. It was an absolute pleasure to work with the Fall River Mills community and we appreciate their support for our project!" said Peter Mathey, President and CEO of Ignite Solar.
(SOURCE: Canadian Solar Inc.)