Hecate energy has received approval of the site agreement and conditional use permit application for the planned 150 MW Cumberland Solar Energy Facility in Virginia.
“This approval helps advance our shared goal of delivering substantial economic benefits to Cumberland County and achieving energy independence in Virginia,” said Preston Schultz, principal project developer of Cumberland Solar Facility. “We appreciate the leadership and support of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors in advancing this project.”
The March 12 vote by the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors authorized Hecate Energy to bring this approximately $200 million private infrastructure investment to the county. The facility will contribute $14 million in direct payments to Cumberland County and millions more in indirect economic impact to the region. It will be built on nearly 1,000 acres in the Cartersville community in North Cumberland County.
“Cumberland Solar Facility underscores Central Virginia’s commitment to sustainable development,” said Schultz. “This project is intended to create local jobs and provide vital financial support for essential community services, including firefighting, emergency medical services and educational programs.”
The project is expected to create 150 local jobs and contribute $25 million in direct wages on site during construction. Hecate Energy expects the solar park to start operating in 2028 and commercial operation to begin in 2030.
The 150 MW solar farm will be capable of providing more than 300,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year – enough to power more than 37,500 average households in Virginia.
Hecate Energy expects the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to issue a permit for the project in 2024 or early 2025.
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