Arlington Valley Solar Energy II, a member of LS Power Group, awarded the lump-sum engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, as well as a separate contract for ongoing operations and maintenance services (O&M) for its new photovoltaic (PV) facility.
“This significant new win for Fluor positions the company as a leader in the solar power engineering and construction industry,” said Dave Dunning, president of Fluor’s Power Group. “We look forward to expanding our solar resume and delivering one of the world’s largest solar PV projects for LS Power. Fluor’s financial strength and backing for this project demonstrates our ability to bring a turnkey solution to our clients for their utility-scale solar developments.”
The AVSE II project is located on approximately 1,160 acres with all of the major permits secured. This project will help meet the regional need for renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The Arlington Valley Combined Cycle Facility is nearby, which was designed and constructed by Fluor in 2002. AVSE II has closed financing for the project and has executed the power purchase agreement for the entire power output from the facility.
“We are pleased to be working with a world-class EPC firm like Fluor for LS Power’s largest solar project to date,” said John King, executive vice president of LS Power. “This project brings many benefits to the State of Arizona and Maricopa County, including construction and operations jobs with local business opportunities and longer-term benefits from tax revenues.” He added that California will also benefit from the green energy delivered from the project as well as the solar panel sales from a San Diego-based manufacturer for a portion of the project.
The facility is expected to achieve full commercial operation by the end of 2013.
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