Most files are adobe acrobat portable document format pdf files. Abengoa recently completed the 280 mw solana generating station in arizona, the largest parabolic trough plant in the world. Major upgrades to bring existing cogeneration facilities renove plan to 3,925 mw by. Abengoa ramps up construction on csp mojave solar project. March 3, 2019 hinkley, ca abengoa mojave solar project site. In 2008, the us department of energy awarded abengoa solar two research and development projects in the field of concentrating solar. Mar 16, 2016 abengoa would require over 500 m of guarantees available in 2016 to restart normal commercial activity abengoa s business development team has not been able to present proposals for projects with an approximate value of 3,114 m due to nonavailability of bid bonds and other guarantees. Today, the mojave solar project is officially fully operational by michelle kennedy hogan, 012315 filed under. The company also constructs solar power plants with proprietary technology and then.
The disclosure or transmission of said information, in whole or in part, to any third party is expressly prohibited. Solana created more than 2,000 construction jobs and 85 permanent jobs, abengoa says, and mojave solar is creating more than 1,500 construction and permanent jobs. Mojave solar plant received a federal loan guarantee from the us. The resulting steam will help run generators that will produce electricity. Air quality, alternatives assessment, biological resources, geology and paleontology, hazardous materials, land use, public health, socioeconomics, traffic and transportation, visual resources, water and soil resources, and.
The 550 mw desert sunlight facility in californias mojave desert was. Abengoa has achieved a leading position within the renewable energy construction. About abengoa solar abengoa solar focuses on developing and applying innovative solutions to generate power and energy. Draft desert tortoise clearance and relocationtranslocation plan. The entire information contained in this document is considered confidential or proprietary information of abengoa solar, s. Abengoa, the seville, spainbased renewable energy company that owns and operates the 250megawatt mojave solar project near hinckley, ca, has filed for protection from creditors in a spanish court, in what may well be the start of bankruptcy proceedings. Abengoa mojave solar project site, hinkley, california. Loan guarantee to mojave solar, llc for the abengoa mojave solar project near barstow, california july 1, 2011. Solar power in north carolina has been increasing rapidly, from less than 1 mw megawatts in 2007, to more than 5,601 mw in 2019 and has the secondlargest installed pv capacity of all u. Contributing to ensure that up to a 50 % of electricity comes from renewable sources in the countries where abengoa solar operates, by offering clean, efficient and manageable solutions.
One of our main achievements in 2014 was the completion of a 200 mw photovoltaic plant in california for aes solar. Abengoa boasts an impressive and young portfolio of proprietary. National electricity plan, released in march, affirms national intentions to increase. Jan 14, 2003 at the mojave solar project the mojave solar project is a solar thermal power facility currently under construction in the mojave desert, just north of barstow, california. Loan guarantee to mojave solar, llc for the abengoa mojave solar project near barstow, california july. Home resources environmental compliance environmental assessments ea1798. Sep 08, 2010 the project, which will start producing energy commercially by early 20, will rely on technology where the sun hits curved parabolic mirrors that will heat fluid. Abengoa solar plans to build the controversial palen project with just one solar tower, but it could be months before more details about the developers proposal emerge. The year of concentrating solar power in a csp system with thermal energy storage, the heat transfer medium, such as molten salt, retains heat so well that it enables the plant to generate electricity for hours when the sun is not shining. Abengoa cover supp part b california public utilities. Southern california edison sce is suggesting that interconnection of abengoa s mojave solar project is the primary reason it needs to build the nearly 75 mile coolwaterlugo transmission line through the lucerne valley, according to the daily press, even though abengoa told the california energy commission cec and bureau of land management blm in 2010 that these transmission lines. Abengoa, an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environmental sectors, has agreed to a deal with brightsource energy under which abengoa will acquire brightsource energy s interest in the palen solar energy generating station psegs project.
By jason deign abengoa, perhaps best known for massive solar thermal plant such as solana and mojave, is pitching standalone molten salt storage systems and solar generationconnected thermal storage as a replacement for gas peakers. Nov 11, 2014 abengoa solar plans to build the controversial palen project with just one solar tower, but it could be months before more details about the developers proposal emerge. Ultimately, solar reserves proposed sandstone solar project underscores a persistent problem among many industries seeking to exploit public lands in the desert southwest. Abengoa has experience in complex project execution in a wide range of geographies 16% 3% 48% 7% 9% 17% usa europe latin america. Concentrating solar power csp, also referred to as solar thermal power, uses mirrors to concentrate the. Mojave solar has a nameplate capacity of 280 mw gross and it uses advanced. Abengoas mojave concentrated solar power csp plant. For example, the company enjoys close ties with prestigious institutions such. May 18, 2018 chuckwalla valley ca the bureau of land management blm announced the availability of the final supplemental environmental impact statement and environmental impact report and california desert conservation area land use plan amendment for the proposed palen photovoltaic solar project in riverside county. Mojave solar will provide clean energy able to serve approximately 91,000. This area includes activities such as identifying ideal locations for solar plants, obtaining the necessary permits, negotiating funding and construction agreements, and, if deemed necessary, identifying potential partners and reaching agreements with them. E water regulations, hydrology report, descp, and swppp.
Field manual service 2009a prior to any construction activities on the solar facility. Biological opinion on mojave solar project blm eplanning. Pdf file, 1 pages, 56 kb notice of reciept petition to amend the california energy commission decision requesting to amend the condition of cetification haz7. Abengoa is constructing the mojave solar project, with a gross capacity of 280. About abengoa solar abengoa solar focuses on developing and applying innovative solutions to generate power and energy from the sun. Abengoa solar will continue to provide clean energy, jobs and economic growth in california and the united states with both the mojave and solana projects, the corporation says. Abengoa mojave solar power plant licensing case documents page.
The site was originally reserved for the planned, never built, segs ix and xii. Abengoa mojave solar energy project at harper lake. Mojave solar, which is the focus of a grand opening celebration today. Southern california edison sce is suggesting that interconnection of abengoa s mojave solar project is the primary reason it needs to build the nearly 75 mile coolwaterlugo transmission line through the lucerne valley, according to the daily press, even though abengoa told the california energy commission cec and bureau of land management blm in 2010 that these transmission lines would. Abengoa mojave solar power plant licensing case documents. Pdf file, 2 pages, 45 kb filing of notice of decision regarding abengoa mojave solar power project dated december 17, 2012.
Abengoa mojave solar project aspen environmental group. The project is sandwiched between the navys fallon range training complex to the north, and the nellis test and trainign range to the south. Thanks to the development of this new project, abeinsa is becoming a key player in the photovoltaic market in the usa. On october 21, 2009, the energy commission found the project data adequate, thereby deeming the afc complete for filing purposes and. Mw mojave solar plant in california, which is currently under construction. As an example of the stresses being placed on water resources by proposed solar energy projects, the abengoa mojave parabolic trough solar thermal project was licensed on september 9, 2010 by the california energy commission. Ultimately, solar reserves proposed sandstone solar project underscores a persistent problem among many industries seeking to. Mojave solar is a 2 80 mw gross utility scale solar thermal electric plant located near barstow, california. Additionally, solana minimizes its use of arizonas valuable water supply by using 75% less water for solar energy production than. The project, which will start producing energy commercially by early 20, will rely on technology where the sun hits curved parabolic mirrors that will heat fluid.
Aspen prepared the analyses for the following issue areas. Located in arizona, spains abengoa solar built the 250 mw solana. Mojave solar has a nameplate capacity of 280 mw gross and it uses advanced proprietary parabolic trough technology that increases the plants efficiency and lowers the total cost. Looming spanish bankruptcy may reshape california solar kcet. Abbks parent company and project sponsor, abengoa bioenergy us holding, inc. Mojave solar llc applicant, a wholly owned subsidiary of abengoa solar inc. As opposed to fossil fuels, which draw on finite resources that may eventually become too expensive to retrieve, renewable energy sources are generally unlimited in availability. Abengoa solar, is a limited liability comp any organized under the laws of the state of delaware and based in colorado. Abengoa solar s mojave solar project near barstow, ca the documents included on the environmental compliance division webpages have been posted to comply with applicable environmental requirements as part of lpos due diligence process for issuing a. Solar energy is a type of energy which is acquired from the sun. To download, navigate and print these files you will need the free acrobat reader software available from adobe systems incorporateds web site. Americas largest electric utilities, to buy the energy produced by the mojave solar for a period of 25 years. The project began to take shape after abengoa signed a power.
Abengoa develops solar power generation plants using solar thermal technology and. Palen solar project final environmental impact statement out palen dunes. Energy commission staff published a staff assessment sa for the abengoa mojave solar ams project on march 15, 2010. Prior to decommissioning, abengoa would develop a decommissioning plan. The views and recommendations contained in this document are not official policy of the energy commission until the report is adopted at an energy commission business meeting. San diegobased edf renewable energy could breathe new life into the beleaguered project. Abengoa is an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and water sectors, developing energy infrastructures by producing conventional and renewable energy and transporting and distributing energy, providing solutions to the entire water cycle by. Solar thermal electric technology uses mirrors to concentrate solar energy to drive a conventional steam turbine. Solar thermal energy abengoa is a world leader in harnessing and storing the power of the sun through concentrating solar power csp technologies.
It is the operating company for abengoa s solar business in the united states. Abengoa began its involvement in the development of solar technologies in 1984 with the construction of the solar almeria platform in spain. The project is a nominal 250 megawatt mw solar electric generating facility located near harper dry lake in an unincorporated area of san bernardino county, ca. Abengoa mojave solar power plant compliance proceeding. Mojave uses a new parabolic trough technology that is more efficient and cost effective. Steam from the wetcooling tower at nevada solar one. Abengoa solar s business model is based on three lines of activity. New details on palen solar proposal the desert sun. To provide an example, it is estimated that these infrastructures account for. An example of this is to be found in its acquisition of three salt slag recycling plants in. As an example, for troughs and power towers, small standalone projects. This report was prepared by the california energy commission abengoa mojave solar project afc committee as part of abengoa mojave solar project, docket no. Abengoa mojave solar project site hinkley, california. Staff publically noticed the staff assessment for a 30day comment period that lasted from tuesday march 16, 2010 to.
Abengoa mojave solar power plant licensing case documents page docket number. Aspen assisted the california energy commission with the staff assessment for the abengoa mojave solar project. Surrounding the hamlet of lockhart, mojave solar is adjacent to harper lake and the segs viiiix solar plant. This document included staffs analysis, conclusions, and recommendations for the project. Spains renewable energy powerhouse abengoa teeters toward. Gary haley was at abengoa mojave solar project site. News, renewable energy, solar power share on tumblr email the mojave solar project. Mojave, another 280 mw solar power plant located in california, also became operational in 2014. Abengoa ramps up construction on csp mojave solar project 280megawatt concentrating solar power csp plant will provide clean reliable energy and create over a thousand jobs for california. Abengoa solar s mojave solar project near barstow california. The mojave solar project msp is a concentrated solar power csp facility in the mojave desert in california, about 20 miles 32 km northwest of barstow. A major player in the california desert solar power scene may not be playing much longer. Abengoa solar believes that solar energy can change the world and is committed to the following goals. Solana is expected to generate 900,000 megawatthours of clean energy per year and prevent 480,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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