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Sunfish Solar 2, US

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13th December 2024

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Sunfish Solar 2.

Location
Calhoun County, Michigan, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Hecate Energy.

Project Description
Sunfish Solar 2 is a 360 MW/dc facility featuring 620 000 bifacial solar panels across 526 ha.

The project will be one of the largest solar facilities in Michigan, playing a crucial role in supporting the state’s commitment to generating 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

The facility will offset nearly 1.5-million tons of CO2 emissions a year, the equivalent of removing more than 300 000 passenger vehicles from the road every year.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create more than 350 construction jobs at its peak.

Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Bechtel (design and construction of the solar PV plant).

Contact Details for Project Information
Hectate Energy, email Solutions@HecateEnergy.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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