Solana Solar Generating Station

Harris completed a total of six projects for the Solana Generating Station. The solar power plant located near Gila Bend, Arizona features parabolic shaped mirrors mounted on structures that track the sun and concentrate the sun’s rays to provide heat to power a conventional turbine.

Harris installed over 170,000 linear feet of large bore carbon steel welded pipe over a three-square mile area. Our dedicated work force peaked with 150 pipefitters working up to two 12-hour shifts seven days a week to meet the aggressive start-up schedule.

The Solana project presented unique challenges for Harris and for Local 469 welders. To meet the aggressive scheduling demands, the team implemented a MIG process with flux core wire in the field.