The proposed 18-megawatt project is almost double the size of the current world-record holder, a 10-megawatt solar PV project in Germany, according to the company.
PBR and SunEdison will develop a total of 36 MWs of PV projects in Nevada, enough energy to power 36,000 homes. Construction in Clark County is expected to begin in July and at other sites in early 2007.
The proposed project will be privately owned and operated. The military intends to purchase electricity from the project.
Projects developed by PBR and SunEdison will provide sustainable solutions to the state’s growing energy needs, help reduce the state’s $3 billion a year energy deficit, increase energy security, reduce energy-related emissions, and diversify Nevada’s economy.
"I'm really pleased that PBR and SunEdison are going to team up to develop a world-class solar project using Nevada's unrivaled solar resources," said U.S. Senator Harry Reid. "These are the kinds of ventures we hope to repeat across the West, and the nation, as part of our drive for energy independence by 2020."
"Energy Independence by 2020" is a new national energy initiative, backed by Senator Reid. It calls for domestically produced, sustainable energy that will increase America’s security and stabilize skyrocketing energy prices.
