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Bechtel Selected as EPC for Mammoth Solar Project's Final Phases

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Bechtel, a global infrastructure company, has been chosen by Doral Renewables to serve as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the final three phases of the massive Mammoth Solar project in Indiana. The project, which is one of the largest solar projects in the country, has already completed its first phase, Mammoth North, which consists of 400 megawatts (MW) of capacity. Bechtel will now construct 900 MW of capacity at Mammoth South, Mammoth Central I, and Mammoth Central II. The project's general manager, Scott Austin, emphasized the importance of strong collaboration with local building trades to ensure access to a skilled workforce. According to Amit Nadkarni, Doral Renewables' SVP of Project & Asset Management, the company is committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship throughout the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bechtel will construct 900 MW of capacity at Mammoth South, Mammoth Central I, and Mammoth Central II, bringing the total project capacity to 1.3 GW.
  • The project is expected to create over 1,200 jobs at peak construction, with at least 15% dedicated to apprenticeships for young professionals and newcomers to the construction industry.
  • At least half of the solar panels used in the three phases will be American-made.
  • Doral Renewables will implement agrivoltaics initiatives across the site, integrating on-site livestock grazing and crop cultivation around the panels, when the project is complete in 2027.
  • The Mammoth Solar project is one of the largest solar projects in the country, with a total capacity of 1.3 GW.
  • Bechtel and Doral Renewables have emphasized the importance of collaboration with local building trades and strong community relationships throughout the project.
  • The project will provide indirect and induced economic benefits to the county, in addition to direct economic benefits.

Statistics:

  • 1,200 jobs expected to be created at peak construction
  • 15% of construction jobs will be apprenticeships
  • 900 MW of capacity to be constructed by Bechtel
  • 400 MW of capacity already completed in the first phase
  • 1.3 GW total project capacity
  • At least half of the solar panels will be American-made
  • Project completion date: 2027

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