Floating Solar on Sweetwater Reservoir
On June 28, 2023 the Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors voted 5 - 2 to approve a term sheet with Noria Energy for a Floating Solar project on Sweetwater Reservoir.
Item 9.2 begins at 1 hour & 12 minutes into the video
Update: 2023-09-29:
Sweetwater Authority views Noria Energy as their consultant not an energy partner.
County of San Diego parks department supports the floating solar array but expressed concerns about the view shed from Summit Park.
Board clarified their intent is to learn more so an informed decision can be made in the future
Board approved initiation of Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer (RES-BCT) application with SDG&E
Preliminary size of solar array: 10.5 acres
Generating capacity: 3.75 MW (AC) or 5.31 MW (DC)
Approval process with SDG&E: approximately 8 months.
Board approved initiation of an environmental Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration to comply with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act.)
2-phased floating solar system described in environmental scope of work
Phase 1: By Sweetwater Authority: Pilot- 1 acre + Phase 1- 12-acres
Phase 2: Future Community Solar project by others 12 acres
Noria Energy presentation slides are available on SWA website, 9/27/23 Board Meeting Agenda Item 8.2. https://pub-sweetwater.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1874
Approx. array location (Phase 1 for SWA) slide 22
Project timeline slide 23
Estimated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): February 13, 2024
Completion: January 2, 2026
Board Meeting Video also available. https://pub-sweetwater.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f68cfee4-5062-4a8b-82c4-62e193ff8a26&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=27&Tab=attachments
Community Advisory Work Group discussion topic: October 26, 2023 (tentative)
