Bechtel awarded US solar facility contract

Hecate Energy has selected Bechtel to lead the design and construction of Sunfish Solar 2, the first project in its 1-gigawatt development in Calhoun County, Michigan, US.

Solar energy is a way to reduce carbon emissions

The Sunfish development will be one of the largest solar facilities in the state, helping Michigan in its commitment to generate 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

When completed in 2026, the Sunfish development will generate enough energy to power about 183,500 Michigan homes, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

It will offset nearly 1.5-million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually – the equivalent to removing more than 300,000 passenger vehicles from the road each year.

Sunfish Solar 2 is a 360MW DC facility, featuring 620,000 bifacial solar panels across 1,300 acres. This technology enables both sides of the panels to absorb sunlight, maximising energy efficiency.

Bechtel says that it will utilise a digital delivery approach to design, construct, and commission the facility, leveraging autonomous technologies to enhance project delivery.

Construction is set to begin later this year, with Sunfish Solar 2 expected to create more than 350 construction jobs.

“We are proud to support Michigan’s renewable energy goals with this milestone project, and to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future, while also creating high-quality clean energy jobs,” said Scott Austin, Bechtel’s General Manager of Renewables & Clean Power.

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