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Benefits of Partnering with Ørsted
Ørsted’s experience operating renewable energy facilities throughout the United States ensures that policies and procedures are in place to deliver a safe and reliable project. Ørsted is committed to the highest quality standards of project construction, maintenance, and operation. This starts with the first steps of development and lasts until the project is decommissioned.
Examples:
- Procurement of solar modules from Tier 1 manufacturers that adhere to the highest quality standards
- Local procurement of materials and local hiring, when possible
- Regular deployment of Operation & Maintenance staff to ensure site safety and peak performance
- 24/7 system monitoring to track performance and proactively detect any issues
The Highest Standards for Health, Safety, and Maintenance
Operations & maintenance teams are deployed regularly to guarantee site safety and peak performance, and to quickly address any challenges. Priorities include panel and inverter maintenance, site water management, timely mowing, and site security.
Land Restoration
Ørsted is legally obligated to fully restore the Cabin Point Solar site upon the conclusion of the lease. A financial instrument will be posted such that the decommissioning will be funded regardless of the ownership of the project at the time of decommissioning, All materials and equipment will be removed, and the full 700 acres of land will be brought back to its original state following the completion of operations.
Good Neighbors
Independent consulting firms with expertise in the state of Virginia have analyzed the potential traffic, economic, and environmental impacts in advance to ensure the development and operation of Cabin Point is safe and in harmony with Sussex County.
Throughout the construction and operation of Cabin Point Solar Center, Ørsted will hold regular meetings with Sussex County officials to discuss any concerns. Company representative are available to meet directly with nearby neighbors to address their concerns.
