Headwater Energy expands its IPP portfolio with Bishopville project, reinforcing commitment to clean energy and environmental integrity
BISHOPVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ever.green today announced their support for a 28-megawatt (MW) solar project in Lee County, South Carolina, enabled through a long-term purchase of High-Impact Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) by Wells Fargo, proving that corporate energy buyers can tangibly accelerate the deployment of new clean energy projects. The solar installation, developed by Headwater Energy, will generate approximately 50,000 MWh of electricity annually—enough to power 3,000 homes.
“High-Impact RECs are making it easier for companies to directly support new, impactful projects,” said Cris Eugster, CEO of Ever.green. “This project is a powerful example of how forward-thinking buyers can accelerate the energy transition while advancing grid resilience.”
Ever.green’s High-Impact RECs are renewable energy certificates sourced from yet-built clean energy projects via long-term, fixed-price forward contracts that are material to the project’s financeability. Projects are selected for their ability to maximize climate impact, minimize environmental harm, and deliver social benefits.
The Bishopville project uses low-carbon, domestically manufactured solar panels, helping to create new U.S. manufacturing jobs while strengthening the domestic energy supply chain. The panels use thin-film technology, which performs well in hot and humid climates, and they are both sustainably constructed and designed to be recycled at their end-of-life.
A comprehensive environmental assessment of the project ensured compliance with biodiversity and land use protections, including the safeguarding of wetlands and floodplains through best management practices. Non-reflective panels and habitat preservation efforts have helped minimize impacts on 12 migratory bird species. At the end of its useful life, the site will be fully restored with native vegetation to preserve local ecosystems.
“This project is exactly the kind of clean energy development we believe in—one that delivers tangible benefits for the environment, and also for the community by reducing pollution caused by fossil fuels,” said Myles Watson, COO of Headwater Energy. “With support from Wells Fargo and Ever.green, we were able to bring a high-integrity project to a region that has historically lacked investment in renewable infrastructure.”
About Ever.green
Ever.green is the trusted marketplace for buying and selling High-Impact RECs. Its mission is to empower businesses of all sizes to meaningfully participate in the energy transition. Companies like Atlassian, REI, and Watershed use Ever.green to meet their sustainability goals and invest in the energy transition. Ever.green offers streamlined diligence, transaction, and compliance services to reduce risks and maximize impact for all parties. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. For more information, visit www.ever.green.
About Headwater Energy
Headwater Energy is a leading force in America’s renewable energy transition, with over 2GW of active solar development and a substantial portfolio of operating solar projects. Our mission is driven by a relentless commitment to advancing renewable energy through expertise, integrity, and a results-focused approach. Our team of seasoned industry veterans and passionate professionals brings a no-nonsense, zero-ego attitude to every project, transforming innovative ideas into impactful renewable energy solutions that serve our partners and every community that we work in.
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