The solar energy facility is financed by APS through the company’s AZ Sun Program.
Upon completion in 2013, the new solar facility, part of the AZ Sun Program, will be owned and operated by APS.
The facility is expected to provide electricity to about 3,500 Arizona homes.
With AZ Sun, APS is investing in the development of 200MW of solar photovoltaic power plants across Arizona.
APS is partnering with third-party developers and equipment providers to design and construct the facilities, increasing the opportunity for more developers to participate since project financing is provided by APS.
The AZ Sun Program was approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2010, and expanded to include another 100MW in January 2012.
The five-year program is expected to have at least eight solar facilities online by 2015.
The RFP will commence on 15 March 2012.
