SOLAR POWER PLANT ENERGIZES ALAMOSA
Senator Schwartz applauds the approval of the construction of largest solar power plant in Colorado
ALAMOSA COUNTY— Senator Gail Schwarz (D-Snowmass), who has been a leading supporter of renewable energy for Colorado, welcomed the construction of the largest solar power plant to her district. The Sun Power Corporation has received approval from Alamosa County officials to construct a brand new solar power plant north of Mosca adjacent to the 8.2 megawatt Sun Edison solar
complex. The construction of the plant is expected to create about 50 jobs for local workers and ongoing jobs will be created for the plant’s daily operations.
Senator Gail Schwartz: “It’s fantastic we are going to see more, quality jobs in Alamosa thanks to Sun Power. I congratulate Alamosa County for encouraging the use of solar power in their community and having state-of-the-art land use approvals in place. As the San Luis Valley becomes the center of innovative solar technology, this will pull us out of this recession and decrease our dependency on foreign oil. It is vital that Colorado continue to provide incentives for clean industry to invest in our state.”
The plant, which will break ground in April of 2010, is expected to power about 7,000 homes. The Sun Power Corporation, a leading provider of solar energy internationally, has also expressed interest in working with Adam’s State College to create a scholarship program.
The plant will be powered by photovoltaics solar panels, and will also boast an additional Sun Tracking feature. This new and innovative technology allows the panels to track the sun, increasing energy output by 30%. Additionally this green technology will help Xcel energy continue to reduce their carbon emissions to meet state standards.
