The initial 22MW went online in October 2012.

NRG in 2011 acquired CVSR from SunPower, the developer, builder and supplier of solar modules for the plant.

NRG now owns 51.05% with the balance held by NRG Yield, owner of a diversified portfolio of contracted renewable and conventional generation, and thermal infrastructure assets in the US.

CVSR received a federal loan guarantee for $1.2bn