The 2MW Vaca-Dixon Solar Station, named after the electrical substation it neighbors, is the pilot project under a five-year plan for the utility to develop up to 250MW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) power in the state. PG&E’s program also calls for independent developers to build up to 250MW of additional solar PV facilities.
Once complete, the program is projected to produce enough energy to meet the needs of about 150,000 average homes. The Vaca-Dixon Solar Station encompasses nearly 16 acres. Leveraging the skills of state and local workers, businesses, diverse suppliers and international expertise, it took four months to physically construct, the company said.
PG&E president Chris Johns said the project will kick start the utility’s program of developing many more solar projects in Northern and Central California.
Solon, a US-based subsidiary of Germany’s Solon SE, was selected by PG&E through a competitive solicitation as the primary contractor for the project.
