Terra-Gen and Mortenson have successfully completed the Edwards & Sanborn Solar + Energy Storage project, securing its position as the largest solar + storage initiative in the United States. Acting as the full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for both solar and energy storage components, Mortenson has delivered a transformative facility that spans over 4,600 acres.
The massive project comprises more than 1.9 million First Solar modules, generating an impressive 875 MWDC of solar energy. With an additional 3,287 MWh of energy storage and a total interconnection capacity of 1,300 MW, the Edwards & Sanborn project stands as a beacon of sustainable energy prowess. The inclusion of LG Chem, Samsung, and BYD batteries showcases advanced technology adoption.
The Edwards & Sanborn Solar + Energy Storage project plays a vital role in powering various entities, including the city of San Jose, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., the Clean Power Alliance, and even Starbucks. Remarkably, a portion of the project is located on the Edwards Air Force Base, marking the largest public-private collaboration in U.S. Department of Defense history.
Brian Gorda, VP of engineering at Terra-Gen, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "Now fully operational, this facility is a transformational project in the industry and is providing resiliency to the grid." The accomplishment involved the efforts of over 1,000 craftworkers, accumulating more than 1 million hours of injury-free labor, earning the project a safety award from the California Association of General Contractors.
Mark Donahue, senior VP at Mortenson, emphasized the honor in contributing to the Edwards & Sanborn project, noting, "Mortenson is proud of the world-class facility our team designed, built, and commissioned for Terra-Gen."
Source: solarpowerworldonline.com