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Here are the top five solar energy construction projects that commenced in the US in Q3 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
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1. Green River Energy Center
The project involves the construction of a 400 MW solar PV farm integrated with a 200 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Emery County, Utah.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.
The project aims to meet the growing demand for power in the region. It will create 400 jobs. Buy the profile here.
2. Rosamond South I Solar and Battery Energy Storage Facility
The project involves the construction of a 140MW solar plant paired with a 118MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kern County, California.
Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to finish in Q4 2025.
3. Ridgely Energy Farm Solar Park 300 MW
The project involves the construction of a 300MW solar farm on 949ha of land in the City of Ridgely, in Lake County, Tennessee.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q1 2025.
It will generate up to 300MW of alternating current (AC) capacity.
4. Gibson Solar Farm 251 MW
The project involves the construction of a 251MW solar farm in Gibson County, Indiana.
Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.
5. Oriana Solar 232 MW
The project involves the construction of a 232MW solar farm on 445.15ha of land in Victoria County, Texas.
Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q2 2025.
The project aims to provide enough power to 65,000 homes. It will create 300 construction jobs and 10 Operational jobs. Buy the profile here.
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