Solas Energy, a leader in renewable energy consulting services to support the energy transition, announced its contract with Cordelio Power to provide Owner's representative project and construction management services for Cordelio Power's 135 MW Crossover wind project, sited in Cross County, Arkansas. The Crossover project is the first wind project to advance into active construction in Arkansas, and is part of Cordelio Power's growing pipeline of renewable energy projects. Solas Energy also provided Owner's representative and construction management services for the company's Moraine Sands 165 MW wind project in Mason County, Illinois, which recently advanced into commercial operations. Solas Energy's role in both projects includes field oversight of the construction contractor and turbine supplier, as well as project management for the full project's contractual obligations, including county permits, design reviews, financing obligations, interconnection obligations, and other project aspects.
Evelyn Carpenter, President and CEO of Solas Energy – US, stated, "The Crossover wind project is a great example of how we build trust with our clients by delivering on our client commitments. This follow-on project with Cordelio Power is a testament to the excellence Solas Energy brings to the projects we support. The successful execution of complex renewable energy projects is all about creating a financeable structure that allocates project risk to the party best suited to mitigate that risk. Solas Energy has executed on over 115 GW of renewable energy projects over the course of 15 years, and has built a strong framework and proven methodology for successful execution of complex projects. We are pleased to add this first-of-its kind project in Arkansas to the growing list of utility-scale renewable energy projects Solas Energy has successfully supported."
Paul Rapp, Chief Operating Officer of Cordelio Power, shared, "Solas Energy is a proven partner for driving our projects to success, as seen with our newly operational Moraine Sands wind project. It is a pleasure to once again collaborate with the Solas Energy team on the Crossover wind project, as they work diligently to bring this milestone project to completion safely, on time, and within budget."
Solas Energy's Project and Construction Management Division provides comprehensive solutions to support the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage systems throughout North America. The company has supported the development of more than 115 GW of renewable energy projects to-date, including gigawatt-plus installations.
