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NRG, SunPower plan 250-megawatt solar plant

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NRG Solar and SunPower said today they expect to begin construction on a large 250-megawatt solar installation next year in California's central coastal region. The California Valley Solar Ranch plant will use SunPower's solar photovoltaic panels, which are mounted on trackers that position the panels to follow the sun to optimize power output. NRG Solar will finance and own it. California is one of the primary drivers for large-scale solar plants in the U.S. because the state has a mandate that utilities generate a percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. If you have a question or comment for Martin LaMonica, you can submit it here.

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