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On Friday, October 24, the Kentucky Electric Generation and Transmission Siting Board (KYSB) granted Candela’s Summer Shade Solar Project a certificate to construct (CTC).   The CTC approves the 106 MW photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, allowing construction to begin as scheduled in 2026. Candela extends sincere thanks…

(2025)- Candela Renewables, a leading developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., has announced a $5,000 donation to the Metcalfe County Educational Foundation (MCEF) to assist in supporting summer camp experiences for Metcalfe County gifted and talented students at Western Kentucky University (WKU), along with other related projects. The donation was…

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Candela hosted a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Safety Training for Firefighters at the Summer Shade Fire Department. Participants learned about potential hazards of residential and commercial PV systems and how to respond safely and confidently to incidents involving PV-equipped structures.

The 7th Annual Summer Shade Founder’s Day event was hosted on Saturday, May 11, 2024. A Summer Shade Solar project team member attended the community celebration, which featured a car show, old-time games and contents, live music, and more. 

Project team members from Candela Renewables and Heartland Communications attended the Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Spring Breakfast on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Old School Gym. They provided project updates to community members and learned about areas of need in Metcalfe County.

The Summer Shade Solar Project Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Metcalfe County Government Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Project team members were on hand to engage with landowners, community leaders, and the general public. Project maps, detailed information, and handouts were available for attendees

Bowling Park had a funding need to buy food for Christmas boxes they distribute to the needy, Candela has a holiday giving program that was able to contribute $3000 to this initiative.

Project team members from Candela Renewables and Heartland Communications attended the Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Fall Breakfast on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Old School Gym.  Candela was welcomed as a new chamber member and James Cook, Chief Development Officer at Candela, was a featured speaker. He provided a project update and handouts…

Candela joined the Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce as a business member to build connections, support economic development, and promote community growth.

Project team members from Candela Renewables and Heartland Communications attended the Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce Summer Breakfast on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Old School Gym.  Pictured, from left to right, are Whitney Wurzel (HC), James Cook (CR), Aubree Muse (CR), Jim Woodruff (CR), and Kenny Rambo (HC).