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Ecoplexus establishing new solar center in Newberry County, South Carolina

The company is investing $89 million

Ecoplexus, a leading global solar energy company, today announced plans to establish a new solar farm operation in Newberry County. The company is investing $89 million into the project.

Ecoplexus is an international renewable energy company that develops, owns and operates utility-scale solar projects for commercial, government and utility markets. The company’s services also include the design, engineering, construction and financing of renewable energy systems. With a focus on sustainability, the company is committed to a future of clean power by using renewable business practices to lower carbon footprints.

Located at 3840 Island Ford Road in Silverstreet, Ecoplexus’ operation will be a photovoltaic solar farm capable of generating up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy.

“Ecoplexus appreciates the opportunity to partner with the leadership and the people of Newberry County to bring new investment and additional tax revenues to this vibrant community. We value the welcoming support the Newberry solar project has received and look forward to working together to bring clean energy to the local power grid.”
-Ecoplexus President and Chief Commercial Officer Erik Stube

“Today’s announcement by Ecoplexus shows that South Carolina continues to expand and diversify our rapidly growing renewable energy portfolio, creating a brighter and cleaner future for all South Carolinians. Congratulations to Ecoplexus on their new operation in Newberry County.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“We welcome Ecoplexus to South Carolina’s growing roster of clean energy companies. Our solar sector shines bright, and we look forward to Ecoplexus’ sustainable impact in Newberry County and beyond.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Newberry County aims to be a part of the green energy economy, and this is a big step in that direction. We welcome the investments of Ecoplexus and look forward to many years of clean energy production right here at home.”
-Newberry County Council Chairman Todd Johnson

Operations are expected to be online in 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Ecoplexus team should visit the company’s careers page.

 

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Santee Cooper contracts for solar power with Ecoplexus

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (June 23, 2021) – Santee Cooper has contracted for its share of 425 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale solar power that will be added to the utility system in 2023, through several projects to be built across a wide swath of South Carolina. Central Electric Power Cooperative, Santee Cooper’s largest customer, has finalized contracts with the same developers for the remaining share. The 425 MW of solar is equal to nearly 40% of the currently installed solar capacity in South Carolina.

Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative have executed a power purchase agreement for the output of the projects to be developed by various groups including  Ecoplexus.

Ecoplexus will build a 75-MW AC / 100-MW DC solar project in Williamsburg County. The project is named Hemingway and is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2023.

“These solar projects are the best of the best, in terms of delivering experience, reliability and competitively priced power, and the results prove that this kind of market-based approach produces the best benefits for our customers.,” said Santee Cooper President and CEO Mark Bonsall. “We are incredibly pleased to be working with an excellent group of solar developers as we transform our power supply to one that is significantly more sustainable and less expensive.”

These developers were chosen following a process that began a year ago with a request for proposals, sent to nearly 30 solar developers, and a joint analysis by Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative, Santee Cooper’s largest customer, of 58 submitted project proposals totaling more than 3,600 MW.

“Ecoplexus is delighted to help Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power meet their renewable energy goals in a cost-effective manner, and invest in the economy of the great state of South Carolina while improving its citizens’ quality of life,” said John Gorman, Ecoplexus CEO.

Although Santee Cooper and Central have contracted separately for their respective load share of each project, Santee Cooper will manage the projects as part of its combined power system. As the aggregator for the state’s individual electric cooperatives, Central represents about 72.5% of the system load.

This group of solar projects represents the first of three phases Santee Cooper is planning as it transforms its generating portfolio to a leaner, greener mix. Other phases, of another approximately 500 MW each, are scheduled for later in the 2020s and early 2030s.

Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s largest power provider and the ultimate source of electricity for 2 million people across the state. Through its low-cost, reliable and environmentally responsible electricity and water services, and through innovative partnerships and initiatives that attract and retain industry and jobs, Santee Cooper helps power South Carolina. To learn more, visit www.santeecooper.com and follow #PoweringSC on social media.

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Ecoplexus Inc. Commences Construction on the 87MW Jamison Solar Center in the United States

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (Mar 30, 2021) – Ecoplexus Inc., a leading global developer and owner of renewable energy projects, announced today that it has commenced construction of the 87-Megawatt Peak Jamison Solar Center in the state of Florida, United States. The project was developed by Ecoplexus and will be owned by one of the major Investor Owned Utilities in Florida and requires a total investment of more than $100 million.

This project will provide 150 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity annually. That is enough to power 21,000 homes and prevent the carbon dioxide emission of roughly 18 million gallons of gasoline, in effect taking 24,000 passenger vehicles off the road.