Bechtel has been chosen by Doral Renewables to design and construct the Chilly Creek Photo voltaic + Storage undertaking in Schleicher and Tom Inexperienced counties, Texas. The 2 firms are additionally collaborating on the final phases of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar undertaking in Indiana.
The Chilly Creek undertaking will generated 430 MW of photo voltaic and have a 340-MWh power storage system.
“The Chilly Creek undertaking is a significant milestone for our firm’s progress,” mentioned Jason Van Deusen, Doral Renewables VP of Undertaking Administration. “We’re thrilled to increase our partnership with Bechtel. The sturdy relationship cast between the 2 organizations by way of collaboration, transparency and shared values of group engagement, native workforce participation, security, high quality, and environmental stewardship has set the stage for continued success.”
Bechtel will present EPC companies for the photo voltaic and storage amenities throughout the 2 counties, which can ship energy to the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas grid. At peak development, the Chilly Creek undertaking is anticipated to create greater than 500 jobs, providing coaching alternatives and stimulating financial exercise that can profit the regional financial system and surrounding communities. Engineering is already underway, with business operations anticipated to start in 2028.
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