Topaz Solar Farm, Photovoltaic power station in San Luis Obispo County, California.
The Topaz Solar Farm extends across 4,700 acres of land, utilizing 9 million thin-film photovoltaic panels to generate 550 megawatts of electricity.
Construction of this substantial renewable energy project started in November 2011 and reached completion in November 2014, with an investment of 2.4 billion dollars.
The facility represents California's commitment to renewable energy, contributing to the state mandate requiring utilities to obtain 33 percent renewable energy by 2020.
Pacific Gas and Electric maintains a 25-year agreement to purchase the electricity generated at this facility, which powers approximately 160,000 California homes.
The solar farm reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 377,000 tons annually through its advanced thin-film cadmium telluride photovoltaic technology.
Location: San Luis Obispo County
Website: http://topazsolar.com
GPS coordinates: 35.38330,-120.06700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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