SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Energy Alternatives Division of Cupertino Electric, Inc. (www.cei.com) today announced that it has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to design and build a 20 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Huron, California for the utility company. Engineering of the project has begun and construction of the project is underway. The entire 20 MW project is anticipated to be complete and inter-connected by mid-2012.
"Having just completed two successful utility-scale solar projects for PG&E, we are extremely excited to again partner with PG&E on this new 20 MW project," said Paul Aggarwal, vice president of operations for Cupertino Electric's Energy Alternatives Division. "Not only do we get to work with some of the best people in the industry, but we also get the opportunity to explore new and innovative ways to deliver utility-scale projects faster and more efficiently on each subsequent project we construct."
About the 20 MW PG&E ProjectThe 20 MW Huron site is being designed and built by Cupertino Electric under a five-year PG&E clean energy initiative, which includes up to 250 MW of utility-owned solar generation. The Huron site represents part of the second 50 MWs of PG&E's utility-owned generation plan.
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 designs, constructs and manages innovative solar and alternative energy solutions. For more information, visit www.cei.com/energy.
