The 160 MW CPV backbone solar project is now online in Garrett County. The project is developed by a subsidiary of competing power company CPV Renewable Power and is located in a restored abandoned coal mine in Maryland.
The CPV backbone solar project embodies our mission to support responsible energy transition, "said Sherman Knight, CEO of CPV. By transforming abandoned coal mining areas into productive solar facilities, we demonstrate how brownfield transformation, innovative engineering, and strategic partnerships can tackle complex project challenges and deliver new electricity in Maryland
The CPV backbone solar project is constructed by EPC Vanguard Energy Partners.
We appreciate the continued cooperation with CPV and the opportunity to complete the CPV backbone solar project. This is a complex site, and our team has remained focused, resilient, and committed from start to finish, safely delivering a high-quality project, "said Geoffrey Fairclough, President of Vanguard Energy Partners.
CPV Backbone Solar began development in 2020. Throughout the process, CPV is committed to establishing strong and lasting relationships with local stakeholders to have a positive impact in Garrett County. The project also includes investments to enhance community and environmental protection, including a donation of $100000 to the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation over a four-year period to help strengthen the long-term vitality of the region's natural resources.