Blythe Photovoltaic Power Plant
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CountryUnited States
LocationBlythe, Riverside County, California
Coordinates33°35′N 114°44′W / 33.59°N 114.74°W
StatusOperational
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| Country | United States |
| Location | Blythe, Riverside County, California |
| Coordinates | 33°35′N 114°44′W / 33.59°N 114.74°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | September 2009 |
| Commission date | December 2009 |
| Owner | NRG Energy |
| Operator | First Solar |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 21 MW |
The 21 megawatt Blythe Photovoltaic Power Plant is a photovoltaic (PV) solar project in California. It is located in Blythe, California, in Riverside County about 200 miles (320 km) east of Los Angeles.[1] Commercial operation began in December 2009. Electricity generated by the power plant is being sold to Southern California Edison under a 20-year power purchase agreement.[1] Another 20 MW plant called NRG Solar Blythe II came online in April 2017.[2]
