“At CPV, we know the importance of developing and bringing online new renewable generation. This is why we are committed to expanding our zero emissions footprint across the US with an emphasis on brownfield development bringing new life to land and communities.”
– Sean Finnerty, President, CPV Renewable Power
Building a Cleaner Future for Tomorrow.
Incorporating Agrivoltaics into Solar Projects
CPV Developers seek to identify ways to preserve the deep-rooted culture of our host communities and to apply plans to leave the land in a similar or better condition at the end of a project’s lifecycle. As a result, CPV incorporates agrivoltaics – the dual-use of land for solar energy production and agricultural practices – into several of our solar development projects.
In Georgia, CPV Stagecoach Solar partnered with a nearby landowner to incorporate sheep grazing for vegetation management, providing upkeep services onsite while supporting local businesses.
In Virginia, our CPV County Line Solar development project focuses on implementing measures that meet Virginia’s Pollinator Smart Program. These methods include the integration of native vegetation, apiaries for pollinator growth, and grasses to help refortify the land currently unsuitable for crop cultivation, enriching the soil for future farm uses.
In Kentucky, our CPV Stonecrop Solar project will include dedicated crop production, apiaries, and sheep grazing as part of its design.
A Focus on Brownfield Development
Renewable energy development can help revitalize land in Energy Communities affected negatively from the energy transition. CPV Maple Hill Solar was the first CPV project located on a former coal mine – and since then, two similar projects are underway.
The site of CPV Backbone Solar was mined intermittently for over 100 years starting in the early 1900’s, before being remediated by Maryland’s Abandoned Mine Lands Division. Today, the 160 MW project represents the importance of investment in an Energy Community, putting the land back to productive use. When operational, the solar facility will produce over 245,000 MWh per year, helping to power Amazon’s operations, while contributing significantly to local tax revenue.
CPV Rogue’s Wind, the 114 MW project in Cambria County, Pennsylvania is being built on a former coal mine and in close coordination with the Rock Run Recreation Area. The site will continue to include trails for outdoors enthusiasts, while also providing a home to 19 wind turbines – capable of producing over 300,000 MWh of zero carbon power annually.
Harrison Street, one of the leading investment management firms exclusively focused on alternative real assets, serves as a partner of CPV Renewable Power, LLC, a CPV Group affiliate.