A 3-MW community solar project in Morris, Illinois. Summit Ridge Energy

Castillo Engineering has been selected by Summit Ridge Energy, a commercial solar contractor, to provide design and engineering services on an 82-MW portfolio of 26 community solar projects in Illinois. Part of the Illinois Shines or Adjustable Block Program, each of the community solar projects, averaging at 3 MW, will use bifacial solar modules mounted on single-axis solar trackers.

Excerpt: “We chose to work with Castillo Engineering on this portfolio of projects due to their extensive community solar experience within Illinois, their Project Management Office, as well as their highly customized solutions,” said Pradeep Mohanraj, VP of engineering at Summit Ridge Energy. “Throughout our longstanding relationship, Castillo Engineering has provided Summit Ridge and our EPC partners with critical feedback on design improvements, product selection and innovative value engineering ideas, among other deliverables, that enable us to build these projects on schedule and on budget.”

Read more and hear from Pradeep Mohanraj , VP of Engineering, Summit Ridge Energy: Solar Power World, By Billy Ludt

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