PG&E inks deal with Martifer to buy 106.8 megawatts of solar-biofuel hybrid power
Continuing its streak of recent renewable deals, California utility PG&E announced yesterday that it would purchase 106.8 megawatts of solar thermal-biofuel hybrid power from San Joaquin Solar, a subsidiary of Portugal’s Martifer Renewables.
The two 53.4 megawatt plants combine the use of conventional solar thermal technology with biofuels derived from agricultural waste, livestock manure and grass clippings produced in surrounding Fresno County to allow for 24/7 electricity generation. Although the plants are smaller than other solar… Continue Reading