Solar specialist hep solar is making good progress on its solar projects in the United States: Construction of the Perendale solar project in Mocksville, North Carolina, has been completed. In addition, preparations for the two solar farms, Dill and McDowell—also located in North Carolina—are proceeding according to plan. Construction on both projects is expected to begin in September.
hep solar is making good progress in the U.S.
The Perendale Solar Park, a project managed by hep Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft (KVG), was recently completed and has been connected to the power grid on a trial basis. Nearly 18,200 modules will have a capacity of approximately 9.8 MWp (DC) in the future. The electricity generated will be purchased by Energy United, a large electric cooperative in North Carolina.
Preparations are proceeding as planned at the Dill and McDowell solar parks
Also located in North Carolina’s Piedmont region are the Dill solar farm, with a capacity of approximately 13.3 MWp (DC), and the McDowell solar farm, with a capacity of approximately 2.5 MWp (DC). Construction on both projects is expected to begin in September and is projected to take about 15 months for Dill and about 11 months for McDowell.
The Piedmont region in North Carolina offers ideal conditions for solar farms
The Piedmont region offers unique climatic advantages and ideal conditions for the construction of solar farms. The Appalachian Mountains to the west act as a shield against winter storms, ensuring a temperate climate, while the coastal region of North Carolina to the east moderates the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Between Charlotte and Greensboro, the Piedmont lies between 200 and 270 meters above sea level. Despite its warm-temperate climate, the region enjoys an exceptional amount of sunshine, averaging eight hours per day. For two-thirds of the year, the sun shines for more than seven hours a day.