Pine Gate Renewables announced that its Centerfield Solar project in Chesterfield, South Carolina, is now online and providing 98 MW of renewable energy to the community through its energy purchase agreement with Santee Cooper.
“Centerfield Solar is a testament to the creativity and experience of our EPC team, who skillfully executed a large-scale project,” said Ben Catt, CEO of Pine Gate Renewables. “From a bird’s point of view, you really have an image of everything that was needed to create this incredible project, from the stabilization of the terrain to the installation of the equipment and the complete construction of the substation.”
Under the leadership of construction director Chris Dunbar and senior vice president of construction Tripp McSwain, the team managed the daily logistics, construction and safety of Centerfield Solar, completing it this month. Construction of Centerfield Solar began in June 2020 and included the installation of 246,176 solar panels. Spread over 590 acres, Centerfield Solar has a significant and unique solar footprint.
“Our team is resourceful and focused on solutions,” said Chris Dunbar. “Centerfield was a real showcase for the hard work and creativity that our employees bring to each project.”
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