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Mount Signal Solar Farm (CACA 52325)

Toward a safe, clean energy future:  The proposed Mount Signal Solar Farm has yet to begin the environmental review process.  The project is proposed for private agricultural land. 

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Proposed Location: Imperial Valley, southwest of El Centro near the Mexican border

Electricity Production Capacity: Up to 600 megawatts

Company: A subsidiary of 8 Minute Energy Renewables, LLC

Acreage: A proposed 5.5 mile long 120 foot wide corridor for a transmission line on BLM land (85 acres) 

Status: Environmental review pending 

Public Comment: An opportunity for public comment will follow publication of the environmental analysis

Electrictrical Transmission Connection: 230 kV line that would cross BLM land and interconnect with the Imperial Valley Substation

By the Numbers (Company's proposed action)
  • Generate enough electricity to power 180,000 homes
  • The project would utilize photvoltaic technology

Mount Signal Solar Farm


 

   
Last updated: 02-27-2012