Topaz Solar Farm Carissa Plains

Project Description:

Located on the northwestern corner of the Carrisa Plains in San Luis Obispo County, Topaz Solar Farm produces 550 megawatts of clean electrical power. Wallace Group is proud to have participated in this green energy project by providing entitlement, design, and compliance services. The project includes approximately 3,500 acres of photovoltaic solar array, multiple construction yards, a permanent operations center, and a substation. Wallace Group prepared technical reports for the environmental permitting required from the Army Corps of Engineers, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Wallace Group assisted in the processing of over 80 separate construction permits.

Project Highlights:

• 550 megawatts clean electrical power
• Green energy project