Project Overview
Mortenson was selected as the contractor for a confidential project in Mocksville, North Carolina. The completed facility has an electric generating capacity of 41.7 megawatts — providing clean, renewable power within Davie County and adding to North Carolina’s impressive track record as one of the top states in the country for solar energy development.
Key Takeaways:
- 41.7 MWdc of solar energy
- 55,664 Canadian Solar modules
- Project completed efficiently and safely in about 7 months
- Approximately 120 on-site construction jobs created
- Completion Date
July 2026
- Delivery Method
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General Contractor
Innovation in Action
This project is strengthening North Carolina’s standing as a leader in solar energy. The state is fifth in the country for total solar capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. The Mocksville project is one of several new facilities either recently completed in North Carolina or planned for construction in the near future as the state aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 70% from 2005 levels by 2030 and attain carbon neutrality by 2050.
Featuring innovative Canadian Solar modules and an ATI tracking system, this site is designed to maximize output and support grid resiliency as part of North Carolina’s clean energy future.
Powered by People
The project came to life thanks to approximately 120 skilled craft workers on site during construction. The team emphasized a safety-first culture from day one that kept productivity and morale high throughout the work schedule.
The team also exceeded the customer’s goal for completion, wrapping up the project in about seven months. The efficient timeline was a testament to how well the team worked together.
While on site, the project team partnered with a nearby community park to utilize a portion of their parking area during construction activities. In appreciation of this generosity and support, the team provided a donation to the park, reinforcing their commitment to being a positive and collaborative member of the local community.
One of the best parts of working on this project were the people. Everyone was focused on the same goal, and that level of teamwork and dedication made every milestone feel like a shared accomplishment.
Building Our Energy Future
Working in close collaboration with the customer, the Mortenson team was able to rapidly build new clean power infrastructure that is needed to increase capacity, strengthen the grid, and meet important environmental goals in North Carolina. This reflects Mortenson's overall commitment as a leading EPC contractor within the renewable energy industry.