Solar plants operate when energy consumption needs are at their highest, effectively matching energy supply and demand. Solar energy is cost effective and has reached parity with natural gas in certain markets.
NextEra Energy Resources’ construction team is experienced in building universal-scale solar plants. Hundreds of construction workers can be involved in a typical solar construction project. Our goal is to hire as many workers from the area as possible. Construction typically takes between six and 12 months.
Siting a solar project is challenging work. The right combination of solar conditions, power transmission lines and land all play important roles.
Our developers work with landowners to walk them through the process, meet with local officials on project progress, conduct environmental assessments, complete historical and archaeological reviews, arrange connection to the power grid, secure customers for the site’s generated electricity, attend public meetings to gain approval for construction, permitting and land use zoning; and procure the necessary equipment for construction.
Once approvals are in place and contracts are signed, solar PV energy sites can usually be built in six to twelve months. Steps include: