SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cupertino Electric, Inc.'s (CEI) Energy Alternatives Division today announced at a dedication ceremony in Porterville, Calif. the completion of a five million watt (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) ground-mount system designed and built for Southern California Edison (SCE). The fast-track solar PV project ranks as California's largest utility-owned solar PV-generating station.
"The large-scale project designed and built by Cupertino Electric will help SCE generate enough power at its peak to serve 3,250 average Central Valley homes using clean natural resources," said John Curcio, chief commercial officer for CEI. "This large-scale project in a condensed time period required an immense amount of coordination, attention to detail and focus on safety to achieve a successful result."
"Cupertino Electric used an innovative and flexible approach to constructing our Porterville solar facility," said Rudy Perez, manager of SCE's Solar PV Program.
About the SCE Solar System
Cupertino Electric broke ground on the five million watt (AC) solar photovoltaic system in September 2010 and completed construction of the system in only three months. The solar PV system consists of ground-mounted, fixed-tilt structures supporting nearly 30,000 solar modules. The system is expected to generate more than 9.7 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in its first year of operation and has an expected lifespan of 25 years.
About Cupertino Electric, Inc.
Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and has provided expert engineering and construction services for a constantly evolving world for more than 57 years. Its Energy Alternatives Division analyzes, engineers, procures, finances, constructs, maintains and operates solar and alternative energy solutions. For more information, visit www.cei.com.
