US based NRG Solar will assume all ownership and financing responsibilities for the project, subject to certain conditions.
SunPower Corp will design, build and initially operate and maintain the solar photovoltaic plant, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 100,000 homes.
Construction of the solar plant is expected to start in the second half of 2011, contingent on permitting and financing.
A portion of the project is expected to begin operations by the end of 2011 and the balance coming on line in 2012 and 2013.
