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Ocotillo Sol (CACA 51625)

Toward a safe, clean energy future:  The proposed Ocotillo Sol solar project has begun the environmental review and public participation process required by Federal law. The project is proposed for a 115 acre parcel of BLM land adjacent to the Imperial Valley Substation.

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Proposed Location: Imperial Valley west of the town of El Centro, adjacent to the Imperial Valley Substation

Electricity Production Capacity: 14 megawatts

Company: San Diego Gas & Electric

Acreage: 115 acres

Status: Notice of Intent published in the Federal Register on 7/15/2011

Public Comment: Scoping meeting will be announced

Electrictrical Transmission Connection: The project would connect with the Imperial Valley Substation

By the Numbers (Company's proposed action)
  • The project would generate enough electricity to power about 4,200 homes
  • The project would utilize photovoltaic technology

Ocotillo Sol (CACA 51625)


 

   
Last updated: 07-15-2011