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Summer Shade
Solar
Project Status:
Active Development
Overview
Summer Shade
Solar
Candela Renewables an accomplished team of utility-scale solar power and storage developers.
Diverse Technical Expertise
Over 25 years of experience at every stage of development. Flexibility across a range of solar and storage technologies.
Proven
Track Record
Our team is responsible for over 50 utility-scale solar projects and more than 8,000 MW across their careers
About
Candela
- Portfolio of 20+ projects in various stages of development.
- Nationwide presence in 7+ states.
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Benefits
Job
Opportunities
Opportunities
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Construction
• 1 –2 year construction timeline
• Up to 150 – 350 construction jobs on average with higher peaks if needed
• Low barrier to entry, great opportunities for transitioning workforce, and preference for local labor
Operation
• 30 – 40 year plant life
• 2 – 3 permanent jobs
• 1 –2 year construction timeline
• Up to 150 – 350 construction jobs on average with higher peaks if needed
• Low barrier to entry, great opportunities for transitioning workforce, and preference for local labor
Operation
• 30 – 40 year plant life
• 2 – 3 permanent jobs
Tax
Revenue
Revenue
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Based on initial analysis, Summer Shade will provide an estimated $3.1M of new local tax revenue to Metcalfe County over the project’s lifetime with an Industrial Revenue Bond and Payment In Lieu of Tax agreement
Additional Benefits
of Solar
of Solar
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• Enhanced local grid resiliency with the integration of renewable energy sources from the Summer Shade project
• Improves air quality
• Diversifies economy
• Improves air quality
• Diversifies economy