Governor Jan Brewer is announcing expansion of First Solar Manufacturing Company. Headquartered in Tempe, the company will expand its presence in Arizona with a 135-acre technology campus in Mesa. Their initial investment totals $300 million and is expected to create 600 quality jobs – with the potential for far more in the years to come. “This is thrilling news for Arizona. First Solar has become a global leader in the renewable energy field, and its commitment to Arizona today further … [Read more...] about Expansion of Solar Industry in Arizona
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World’s Largest Solar Plant Planned for So. Colorado
Mortenson Construction has been selected as the general contractor for Charlotte-based Cogentrix Energy, LLC’s 30-megawatt Alamosa Solar Generating Project in southern Colorado. Once completed, the project will be the world’s largest solar field utilizing concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology. The CPV equipment for the project is designed and manufactured by Amonix, Inc., a leader in concentrating photovoltaic technology. Mortenson recently built another Amonix CPV solar facility at the … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Solar Plant Planned for So. Colorado
