Sol Orchard (2013)
El Centro, CA (IID Service Territory)
Sol Orchard, Imperial I is a 25MWdc/20MWac solar PV power facility commissioned and built in Q3-2013 in El Centro, CA. The project was interconnected with the IID’s transmission system at 92-kV. The project provides enough power for 7,500 homes.
Sustineo provided engineering design services for civil, electrical, and structural engineering. Sustineo acted as the engineer of record for electrical single-lines, as well as coordinated with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on permitting review and approval. Site walks were conducted regularly with a multi-disciplinary engineering team advising on geotechnical, structural, electrical, and environmental issues.
Engineering
System Size:
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25,000 kW
Project Features
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Utility scale PV plant ~ 25MWdc
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92k interconnection voltage
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Onsite substation
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220 acres
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Single axis tracking mc-Si modules
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1000Vdc design
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15 powerstations/inverter skids
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Annual production ~ 54,000-MWh
Project Value
- 70 M
