Project Description
Earthwork and site development for a 170 MWdc photovoltaic solar project constructed on a brownfield redevelopment property located in Garrett County, Maryland. Excavation and grading on over 700 acres of project area. Installation and maintenance of erosion/sediment controls and site drainage systems.
- Total Project Area spanning over 700 acres
- More than 350,000 CY of Topsoil Stripping
- 157,800 LF of Silt Fence and Super Silt Fence Installation
- More than 3,000,000 CY of Mass Grading Excavation
- Installation of 99 Sediment Basins
- 200,000 LF of Level Spreader Ditches
- 19 Bioretention Basins
- 23,000 LF of Access Roadways
- Repurposes a former coal strip mine back to productive use
- When operational CPV Backbone Solar will deliver up to 245,000 MWh of local, emission-free power to households and businesses across the region
- Reduction in CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking 26,000 cars off the road
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