Centauri Energy receives approval for 300MW solar project in California

California Independent System Operation (CAISO) has given approval to Centauri Energy to get queue position for Beltran Solar project in Stanislaus County, California.

The queue position will allow the 300MW project to connect to the state’s power grid.

Beltran Solar is one of the largest solar projects underway in California and it is spread across 1,600 acres near Interstate 5.

The construction project will be completed in three phases, with the first phase expected to supply power in 2016 and 2017.

Centauri Energy CEO Jeff Irvine said: "Having Beltran Solar approved by CAISO for a queue position marks an important milestone for us.

"Beltran Solar has been in development for more than five years. The permits have been issued, the environmental impact studies are finished and now the CAISO application is approved.

"These are some of the biggest hurdles for a large-scale project like this. With all of these complete, we’re ready to develop.

Until now, the company has developed alternate-energy projects worth 2,380 MW.