In what was the second solar announcement in a week, Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Wednesday that Hecate Energy LLC has received a permit for a new utility-scale solar facility to be built in Cape Charles in Northampton County. Once complete, the 20-megawatt project will provide enough energy to power more than 3,000 households throughout the region.
“This project builds on important investments we are making in the solar industry across Virginia,” McAuliffe said in an announcement. “Investing in clean, renewable power sources will continue to cut carbon emissions and increase energy security throughout the commonwealth.’’
Hecate Energy, based in Chicago, says on its website that it delivers power projects from inception through construction and continuing operations. The company specializes in solar and wind power, natural gas plants and energy storage.
