The project uses Solargenix SGX-1 parabolic trough collectors, which were developed under the US Department of Energy's USA Trough Initiative. The main construction contractor was EPC (Houston, Texas), and Acciona/Solargenix Energy is the operator. In 2006, Spanish company Acciona Energia bought a 55% stake in Solargenix, and the company now owns the whole project. Project developer was Solargenix Energy, formerly Duke Solar. “Solar One generates enough electricity to power 40,000 households during the day.”
