EnviroMission US’s power purchase negotiations to deliver the first of two, 200 megawatt Solar Tower power stations have been given the green light from Southern California Public Power Authority.

Solar Tower power station developments planned for Arizona have been approved by SCPPA as suitable renewable energy projects to facilitate the goals of its members’ renewable portfolio standards.

This landmark SCPPA decision will enable EnviroMission to formalise power purchase agreements with a large public power authority in Southern California to realise an essential element of the commercial basis for development, according to Enviromission chief executive officer Roger Davey.

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