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OPDE Group plans new solar farm in Bamberg County

Staff Report //April 13, 2018//

OPDE Group plans new solar farm in Bamberg County

Staff Report //April 13, 2018//

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OPDE Group plans to make a $63 million investment to construct a new solar farm in Bamberg County.

“OPDE Group is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring new investment in clean, affordable, low-risk power to rural South Carolina,” Logan Stephens, the company’s USA managing director, said in a news release. “We look forward to continuing our work with South Carolina Electric & Gas, Bamberg County, the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance, the S.C. Department of Commerce and local stakeholders to make this project a success.”

The company, headquartered in Spain, develops and promotes photovoltaic solar power plants around the world.

“We've worked hard to diversify South Carolina's economy, and that includes supporting the renewable and sustainable energy industry,” S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt said.

The company currently has a portfolio of more than one gigawatt of renewable energy projects worldwide.

“OPDE Group will be a great addition to Bamberg County,” Craig Walker, Bamberg County economic development commission chairman, said. “Bamberg offers prime sites for solar energy development, and we are excited to add this source of renewable energy to our growing industrial community.” 

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