Bechtel selected to deliver construction of Escape Solar project

Construction is underway at the Escape Solar Project located in Lincoln County, Nevada, US (Photo: Bechtel)

Bechtel is responsible for designing and delivering the solar component of the photovoltaic (PV) facility for this project. This includes engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management. 

The Escape Solar project will utilise approximately 389,000 PV solar panels spread across 900 acres. The facility is expected to generate clean energy for four major power customers in the region: MGM Resorts International, Overton Power District, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Las Vegas.

Bechtel says that the project will feature bifacial solar panel technology, which allows both sides of the panels to absorb sunlight.

“Bechtel is delighted to be joining a fantastic team to deliver clean power to Estuary’s customers in southern Nevada,” said Kelley Brown, operations manager of Bechtel’s renewables and clean power business.

“Our commitment to our customers, Estuary and Ullico, with whom we’ve worked closely for 20 years, is to bring our best talent and industry-leading digital processes to deliver fast and effective results. We look forward to building a facility that will generate renewable energy for decades to come and add to Nevada’s successful history of renewable power generation.”

The construction is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2025.