The company, based in Boise, Idaho, did not estimate total project cost. It says 150 jobs will be created during the 20-month construction period. The plant will employ 10 full-time workers when commercial operations begin in 2012.
TAS Energy, which is supplying the plant, says 95% of components will be manufactured in the US.
"Our nation needs transition to cleaner energy sources, and supporting innovative projects and new technologies like this is an important part of the equation," says Energy Secretary Stephen Chu.
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