Highlights:
- L3Harris and Lightsource bp commissioned large-scale solar farm
in Texas
- Local apprenticeship program aids veterans with new solar
construction careers
- Solar power agreement eliminates equivalent of approximately
110,000 metric tons of CO2 per year
A new large-scale solar infrastructure project, built in part by
Texas veterans, began commercial operation under a power contract
between L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Lightsource bp.
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A new large-scale solar infrastructure
project began under a power contract between L3Harris Technologies
and Lightsource bp. (Photo: Business Wire)
The agreement with L3Harris enabled Lightsource bp to finance
and construct the solar project, which broke ground in January.
Lightsource bp, owner and operator of the site, selected McCarthy
Building Companies, Inc. as the Engineer, Procure, and Construct
(EPC) contractor for the solar project.
Through an apprenticeship program, led by McCarthy and Adaptive
Construction Services (ACS), approximately 50 veterans directly
supported the construction of the solar project or completed
training at the site. The infrastructure project, located 40 miles
south of Dallas, created approximately 250 overall construction
jobs.
“Veterans are a critical part of our company and our country’s
workforce,” said Byron Green, Vice President, Global Operations,
L3Harris. “This new solar project serves as a model of the benefits
that shared goals among several organizations can create to support
veterans, communities and the environment.”
The solar power agreement between L3Harris and Lightsource bp is
the equivalent of eliminating about 110,000 metric tons of CO2 per
year or removing 24,000 cars from the road every year. The
agreement will help L3Harris meet its commitment to reducing its
greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2026.
“At our Elm Branch solar project in Texas, we’ve come together
with great partners who have a shared goal to help progress
America’s sustainability,” said Kevin Smith, CEO of the Americas,
Lightsource bp. “Together, we’ve built infrastructure that will
reduce carbon emissions in the electricity sector and promote
healthier, more resilient communities. At the same time, we’re
helping veterans, who have done so much to protect America, with an
apprenticeship program that’s the start of lasting careers for them
in solar construction.”
The Elm Branch solar project is 163 megawatts in total. The
agreement between L3Harris and Lightsource bp is for 100 megawatts
of capacity and the environmental attributes. The total project is
comprised of more than 360,000 solar panels across approximately
1,350 acres of land.
“Solar is providing excellent opportunities for underemployed or
unemployed veterans and workers to embark on new rewarding
careers,” said Scott Canada, Senior Vice President of McCarthy’s
Renewable Energy & Storage group. “Veterans bring incredibly
valuable skills and through our accredited apprentice training
program we’re able to train them and provide a path for a long-term
career in construction. We had great success with the program at
Elm Branch and are implementing this on other projects around the
country.”
ACS, a veteran-owned and staffing organization, joined the team
to implement its accredited apprenticeship program that is free for
participating veterans. Through the ACS program, each apprentice
builds skill through the combination of on-the-job training,
mentorship and technical instruction. The curriculum is designed to
help veterans understand and develop the skills and knowledge
essential to be successful on construction projects and supports
McCarthy’s national craft workforce training initiative.
“Developing effective partnerships with employers and the public
workforce system is critical to the success of any workforce
development program,” said Nicolas Morgan, President, ACS. “The
apprenticeships at Elm Branch provided veterans with an opportunity
to gain skills needed to confidently work and contribute to a team,
along with industry-recognized credentials that can translate into
lasting careers.”
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About L3Harris Technologies L3Harris Technologies is an
agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering
end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.
The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies
across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has
approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees,
with customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com.
About Lightsource bp Lightsource bp is a global leader in
the development and management of solar energy projects, and a
50:50 joint venture with bp. Our purpose is to deliver affordable
and sustainable solar power for businesses and communities around
the world. Our team includes over 500 industry specialists, working
across 15 countries. We provide full scope development for our
projects, from initial site selection, financing and permitting
through to long-term management of solar projects and power sales
to our clients. Lightsource bp in the US is headquartered in San
Francisco with development offices in Denver, Philadelphia,
Atlanta, and Austin. lightsourcebp.com.
About McCarthy McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is the
oldest privately held national construction company in the country
– with more than 150 years spent collaborating with partners to
solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients.
McCarthy’s Renewable Energy and Storage group has completed more
than 50 utility-scale clean energy projects in communities across
the country since 2010, delivering a combined capacity of more than
4.9 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy production and over 340
MW/770MWh of energy storage. Nationally, McCarthy provides EPC
services on utility-scale solar projects for private solar
developers and utilities. More information is available at
www.mccarthy.com.
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Sara Banda L3Harris Technologies Sara.Banda@L3Harris.com
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Mary Grikas Lightsource bp Mary.Grikas@Lightsourcebp.com
732-429-3908
Patty Johnson McCarthy Building Companies
PattyJohnson@connections-marcom.com 602-402-2965
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