Abengoa Solar, a company dedicated to the develpoment of solar energy, is planning to build the world's largest solar plant located 70 miles southwest of Phoenix. The plant will have the energy capacity of 280-megawatts and is expected to serve 70,000 homes in ArizonaForbes: Arizona Public Svc. to build solar plant (February 21, 2008)
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The project was commissioned by Arizona Public Service
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Operational by 2011
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Located
70 miles southwest of Phoenix
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Arizona Public Service estimates the project will bring more than $1 billion of economic benefits to the state of Arizona over the next 30 yearsForbes: Arizona Public Svc. to build solar plant (February 21, 2008)
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Energy plant will generate
280-megawatts
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The plant will provide power for approximately 70,000 homes
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Generation cost is estimated at $0.12-$0.14, which is 20% more than the cost of the other electricity availableUS News and World Report: Big Solar Project Planned for Arizona Desert (February 21, 2008)
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Projected Cost
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Area needed
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An estimated 1,500 construction jobs will be created from the projectForbes: Arizona Public Svc. to build solar plant (February 21, 2008)
