The Clark County project is in advanced stages of development and has a 25 year power purchase agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
First Solar CEO Jim Hughes said that the company is proud to participate in this landmark project on lands where it can benefit the economic development of the Moapa Paiute tribe and serve clean energy to the city of Los Angeles.
"We’re excited to build on the foundation and hard work of K Road Power and so many key stakeholders to make this project a reality, establishing a significant source of clean, renewable energy for the region," Hughes added.
Construction of the project using cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film solar modules will start in the fourth quarter of 2013 and to be completed by the end of 2015.
First Solar is expecting that in the first year, the project is likely to produce enough electricity for 100,000 US homes.
It will also create up to 400 jobs during peak of construction and around 10 permanent jobs.
K Road Power CEO William Kriegel said, "First Solar’s deep experience and proven capabilities will ensure that the project is expeditiously completed to the highest standard, while carefully considering the interests of all stakeholders."