Imperial Solar Energy Center South

CountryUnited States

LocationCalifornia

Coordinates32°40′N 115°40′W / 32.66°N 115.66°W / 32.66; -115.66

StatusOperational

Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South
Country	United States
Location	California
Coordinates	32°40′N 115°40′W / 32.66°N 115.66°W / 32.66; -115.66
Status	Operational
Construction began	2011
Commission date	November 2013
Owner	Tenaska
Solar farm
Type	Flat-panel PV
Site area	946 acres (3.8 km2)
Power generation
Nameplate capacity	130 MW
Annual net output	323 GW·h
External links
Website	www.tenaskaimperialsolar.com
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The Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South is a 130 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant built in Imperial County, California. Construction began in December 2011 and full commercial operation was achieved in November 2013.^[1] Power is sold to San Diego Gas & Electric on a 25-year agreement.

The project utilizes nearly 2 million thin-film photovoltaic modules made of CdTe, designed and manufactured by First Solar and covers an area of 946 acres (383 ha). The plant is owned by CSOLAR IV South, LLC, an affiliate of Tenaska.