Adapture Renewables has announced the completion and commercial operation of Rivanna Solar, a new 14.6-MW solar project in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rivanna Solar is the company’s first project in Virginia and within Dominion Energy’s and PJM’s territories.

Power demand in Virginia is growing at higher levels than any time since World War II, in large part due to the state’s data center boom, necessitating the buildout of new utility-scale renewable generation.

“Rivanna Solar will contribute to Virginia’s goal of using clean power to meet surging demand for energy from rapidly growing data center capacity,” said Zack Zoller, VP of EPC at Adapture Renewables. “Having successfully navigated development through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, this project reinforces our commitment to resilient, sustainable energy projects that serve local communities.”

Supported by incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Charlottesville solar project highlights meaningful engagement with local contractors, the Charlottesville community, and the landowner.

Upon completion of the solar farm’s operational term, the land is anticipated to return to timber farming, having benefited from decades of natural rejuvenation.

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