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May 30, 2024

Press Release: Qcells Completes Ocotillo Wells Solar Project

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Qcells Completes Ocotillo Wells Solar Project

San Diego County's Largest Solar and Battery Storage Project Now Online

Qcells has completed the Ocotillo Wells Solar project in Borrego Springs, California, combining 50 MW of solar power with 200 MWh of battery energy storage. This project is now the largest utility-scale renewable energy installation in San Diego County.




Qcells Brings San Diego County's Largest Utility-Scale Solar Project Online

Press Release

IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2024 -PRNewswire-PRWeb --Qcells is thrilled to announce the completion and start of commercial operation for the Ocotillo Wells Solar project. The project is located in Borrego Springs, California, and combines solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a 50 megawatt (MW) solar and 200 MWh battery storage capacity.


The Ocotillo Wells Solar project is a testament to Qcells' expertise in providing turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. In addition to the EPC team designing and constructing the solar and energy storage, the project also boasts over 113,000 of its modules. By combining solar (PV) power generation and advanced battery storage capabilities, this innovative design ensures the grid has a reliable and sustainable energy supply.


We're excited to accomplish the Ocotillo Wells Solar project. Completing this project reflects our dedication to providing energy solutions supporting American energy. We are honored to contribute to the energy landscape and execute another clean energy project that aids America's energy transition.


Utility-scale solar projects create hundreds of direct and thousands of indirect jobs in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, and construction. During peak construction, this project created nearly 250 jobs. The project impacts the local economy and highlights Qcells USA's role as a job creator within the communities it serves.


This project is a milestone for Qcells and is vital in driving the clean energy transition throughout the United States.


Renewable energy from the project will be purchased by Meta, one of the world's largest renewable energy buyers. Since 2020, Meta's global operations have been supported by 100% renewable energy and have reached net zero emissions. The company also has an ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions across its value chain in 2030.


The successful construction and commissioning of the Ocotillo Wells Solar project is a milestone for Qcells and a success for the county by securing a sustainable and resilient grid.


Mr. IP Kim, President of Qcells USA, expressed his pride in the project's success, stating, "We are excited to accomplish the construction of the Ocotillo Wells Solar project. Getting to the finish line on a project like this reflects our dedication to providing energy solutions that support the growth of American energy. We are honored to contribute to the energy landscape and execute another clean energy project that aids America's energy transition."


Qcells is revolutionizing the energy sector with its integrated approach, offering turnkey solutions for solar and energy storage development, EPC services, and module sales.


About Qcells USA


Qcells USA provides complete utility-scale turnkey solutions through the entire project lifecycle from modules, solar and energy storage project development, and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the US utility-scale market.


With a track record that includes 8.4 GW of sustainably produced module manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and nearly 2 GW of developed, constructed, and operating projects, Qcells USA is a dependable partner throughout the entire project lifecycle.


Qcells USA is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.


For more information, visit www.QcellsUSA.com and on LinkedIn.


Safe-Harbor Statement


This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and Qcells' operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, QCELLS does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Contact:

Qcells USA Corp., Media Representative

E-mail: nick.centera@qcells.com 

Phone: 619-750-5712


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