Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County

February 14, 2018

Development Will Bring Approximately $89 Million Investment

Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89 million solar production facility in Orangeburg County. Known as the Bowman Solar Project, this new facility will complement an existing $85 million solar facility in Orangeburg County, which the company announced in February 2017.

Projected to come online by early 2020, the 75-megawatt (MW) project will generate the equivalent electricity required to power 15,000 homes.

For more information on Tradewind Energy, visit www.tradewindenergy.com.

“We are thrilled to partner with Orangeburg County to continue the growth of solar energy. The community has been very welcoming to solar energy, and we appreciate all the work of Orangeburg County and the State of South Carolina for helping create new opportunities for economic development through the Bowman Solar Project.” –Tradewind Energy Senior Development Manager Justin McGeeney

“We are committed to working with companies that provide reliable and increasingly cleaner sources of energy, and solar power is becoming a more important part of energy diversity. We are grateful for the continued investment that Tradewind Energy contributes to our county.” –Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright Sr.

“Tradewind Energy’s expansion in Orangeburg is a testament to the value and growth potential of the county. We are excited to welcome another investment by this great company and to support the clean, affordable production of energy within the Central S.C. footprint.” –Central S.C. Alliance Chairman Mike Brenan

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Tradewind Energy is establishing a new solar project in Orangeburg County.
  • This new, $89 million facility will complement an existing $85 million solar facility in Orangeburg County, which the company announced in February 2017.
  • Tradewind Energy is one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S.
  • Projected to come online by early 2020, the 75-MW project will generate the equivalent electricity required to power 15,000 homes.
  • For more information on Tradewind Energy, visit www.tradewindenergy.com.