Dive Summary:
- California’s largest utility PG&E announced the cancellation Wednesday, the same day BrightSource Energy Inc. asked state regulators to suspend permitting for its two 250 MW solar-thermal plants not yet built.
- The PG&E cancellation follows the January contract termination between BrightSource and Edison International regarding the Rio Mesa 2 project in Blyth, Calif.
- BrightSource will continue to evaluate the project comprised of two 250MW plants using mirrors to focus sunlight on boilers, located in Inyo County near the Nevada border.
From the article:
“BrightSource also asked state regulators to suspend permitting for the project ‘until further notice,’...”