Quanta Selected for Construction of 20-MW Calif. Facility

Quanta Services Inc. today announced that it has secured a contract to provide comprehensive engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the Atwell Island Solar Generation Facility Project. The project is a 20-MW utility-scale solar installation for SPS Atwell LLC, a project company partly owned by Samsung C&T America Inc. Located near the city of Alpaugh in Tulare County, Calif., the project was developed by Samsung C&T America and is expected to be a significant contributor to the local community through the creation of local jobs and the generation of clean, renewable power.

“We look forward to showcasing our industry-leading EPC capabilities on this project, and are excited to play a significant role in making this project for Samsung a success,” said Jim O’Neil, president and chief executive officer of Quanta Services.

Engineering of the project is underway with construction expected to start by the end of October with project completion anticipated in August 2012.

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