SEPV1 SOLAR PROJECT
PROJECT FACT SHEET…
Solar Electric Solutions ("SES"), through its wholly owned subsidiary SEPV1 LLC, developed and permitted the two megawatt (MWac) SEPV1 solar project. Cost-competitive, renewable power generated by the facility is sold to Southern California Edison under a 20-year power purchase agreement, awarded in early 2011.
The project is located in northern Los Angeles County in the City of Palmdale, adjacent to SCE's existing electric distribution system. The SEPV1 Solar Project has minimal impacts, using negligible water during construction for dust suppression and during operations for module washing.
The project provides the State of California with a new source of renewable energy to assist in achieving the state's Renewable Portfolio Standards, while creating jobs that boost the local economy, and supplying enough electricity to power 1000 homes. By generating clean renewable energy and avoiding any of the carbon emissions that would be produced by a fossil-fueled power plant, the SEPV1 Solar Project will contribute to cleaner air and result in a smaller carbon footprint for the state.
SES sold SEPV1 LLC to Banco Santander and Gestamp Solar in February 2011 after completing development. The project reached commercial operation in April 2012.
PROJECT QUICK FACTS
SEPV1 Solar Project (map)
Palmdale, California
Project Size
2 MWac
Power Purchaser
SCE Operation Date
April 2012
PROJECT BENEFITS
Distributed generation of electricity sufficient to power 1,000 homes.
Created dozens of jobs for the local community
Zero-emission 2 MW solar project saves 4,000 tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to taking 500 cars off the road
Commercially proven solar photovoltaic technology
Requires minimal water consumption
Helps California meet renewable energy goals