Renewables developer Doral has selected IHI Corporation to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for several solar plants in Indiana, in the US.
The Japanese company’s subsidiary IHI Power Services Corporation (IPSC) will carry out O&M at Mammoth South Solar, Mammoth Central 1 Solar and Mammoth Central 2 Solar.
This award comes after Doral’s initial selection of IPSC to provide asset management services for the Great Bend Solar project and Mammoth North Solar project, the first phase of the Mammoth Solar scheme.
With all four parts combined, the Mammoth Solar Project is expected to generate 1.3GW of energy.
Full construction on the remaining three phases is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025, while the initial phase is set to become operational in the upcoming weeks.
The Mammoth Solar project will spread across Starke and Pulaski Counties in Indiana and will generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for the counties while creating hundreds of jobs.
Mammoth Solar is also at the centre of Doral Renewables’ agrivoltaics initiatives – which include integrating on-site livestock grazing and crop cultivation – allowing local farmers to continue their operations, maximising land use and generating additional value.
“Doral’s continued trust in IPSC to support their growing number of solar projects showcases the dedication to high-quality service that IPSC provides,” said IPSC president and chief executive John Keller.
“We feel privileged to bring our expertise to Doral’s table, aligning with their vision for the project, and supporting the local communities of Indiana.
“This continued partnership underscores our commitment to growing with the renewable energy sector.”
Doral is developing over 13GW of solar and storage projects across the country, with more than $2.5bn in long-term wholesale power purchase agreements already in place.