Dishing out big energy – Phoenix company to build most powerful solar plant

As state governments take action to inject more solar and wind energy into their power grids, a Phoenix company has scored a major breakthrough: building the most powerful solar-energy facility in the country.

Phoenix-based Stirling Energy Systems struck a deal this week with Southern California Edison to build a 4,500-acre project that would produce at least 500 megawatts, enough electricity for a small city.

"When fully built out, we will provide more power than all the other U.S. solar projects combined," said Bob Liden, Stirling’s executive vice president and general manager.

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