Canadian Solar Inc. (Guelph, Canada) has partnered with Strata Solar LLC (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US) to develop 15 solar photovoltaic (PV) plants totaling 85 MW in the US state of North Carolina.

The first project to be commissioned will be the 6.4 MW Fuquay Farm PV plant, which the company expects to commission by the end of February 2013. Canadian Solar will additionally invest in Strata Solar.

"Strata Solar is making great strides in bringing solar to North Carolina,” stated Canadian Solar Chairman and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu. “We are thrilled to collaborate with a top tier firm that has a clear commitment to the future of solar in the region."

"Fuquay Farm is the first of many, and we look forward to working closely with Strata Solar to generate clean energy for the residents of North Carolina."

Entire portfolio to be completed in 2013

The portfolio of 15 PV projects consists mostly of 6 MW utility-scale PV plants, as well as a 1 MW and a 3 MW PV plant. The companies plan to stagger construction throughout the year with the entire portfolio to be completed by the end of 2013.

2013-02-26 | Courtesy: Canadian Solar; Image: Strata Solar | solarserver.com © Heindl Server GmbH

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