Special to IFN
EnergyUnited, in partnership with hep solar, recently celebrated the commissioning of the Perendale Solar Farm, a new 8.2-megawatt solar facility in Davie County.
Project stakeholders and community leaders attended the event to recognize the significant impact this project will have on the local energy landscape.
The Perendale Solar Farm will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 1,400 homes annually, reinforcing EnergyUnited’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. This project is part of the EnergyUnited Cooperative’s broader Solar Work Plan, which aims to develop 25 MW of solar energy over the next two years and 100 MW of solar energy by 2031.
“We are excited to take this important step in our journey toward a brighter energy future,” said Thomas Golden, chief executive officer of EnergyUnited. “The commissioning of the Perendale Solar Farm aligns with our vision of providing safe, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to our members. This project is not only a testament to the power of collaboration, but it also highlights our ongoing dedication to advancing renewable energy solutions for the communities we serve.”
The project was managed in partnership with hep solar, the owner and operator of the Perendale Solar Farm, with all energy from the facility being sold exclusively to EnergyUnited.
hep solar is a specialist for solar investments and solar parks. The owner-managed family business from Baden-Württemberg develops, builds, operates and finances solar parks all over the world, but primarily in Germany, Japan and North America. For over 15 years, hep solar has combined know-how in the operational management of solar parks with high levels of expertise in the financial sector. Visit hep.global to learn more about hep solar.
“We are proud to work alongside EnergyUnited to help expand their renewable energy portfolio,” said Wayne Marshall, president of strategy for hep solar USA. “This project demonstrates how partnerships between innovative, forward-thinking energy companies can deliver tangible benefits to communities through the generation of clean renewable energy.”
The Perendale Solar Farm marks a significant milestone in EnergyUnited’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Through projects like this, EnergyUnited continues to lead the way in offering innovative energy solutions that benefit both the environment and its members.
About EnergyUnited
EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is the largest electric cooperative in North Carolina with 141,540 member connections. Headquartered in Statesville, EnergyUnited provides electric service in portions of 19 counties in west central North Carolina which include Alexander, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin. Visit energyunited.com to learn more about the cooperative’s energy services and community programs.