Abengoa to construct 200MW photovoltaic solar plant in US

Abengoa has been selected to design, engineer, construct, and start-up a 200MW photovoltaic solar power plant in the US for a cost a total value of $360m.

The photovoltaic (PV) power plant will be located in the Imperial Valley, south central California and is expected to create many local jobs.

Abengoa will design the plant which will reduce carbon emissions, generate clean energy, and result in fuel savings in accordance with its philosophy on sustainability.

Abengoa has reached agreements with many local firms to promote the economic development of the region and is expecting to create about 150 direct jobs during the design and development stages of the plant, as well as create jobs with local subcontractors.

The plant is scheduled to be completed in 18 months of time and is schdeuled to be in operation during the second half of 2013.

Abengoa is an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors and generating electricity from the sun, producing biofuels, desalinating sea water and recycling industrial waste.