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Plantersville Renewable Energy Center
Sunrise Renewables is proposing a 213-megawatt (MW) solar project and a 300MW solar hybrid project, which produces and stores energy from the sun with batteries, on privately owned land located on property on the east and west sides of Highway 701, several miles from the center of the Plantersville community.
Community Open House
Sunrise Renewables invites you to an engaging, drop-in public meeting to learn about the Renewable Energy Center being proposed on property located to the north and south of Plantersville. Learn more about the proposed project, anticipated permitting, construction and operations timeline, and the benefits for the Plantersville Community and Georgetown County.
Join us on July 30th from 6pm to 8pm
Plantersville Elementary School
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Plantersville Renewable Energy Center
The project area would encompass approximately 2,250 acres in northern Georgetown County. Sunrise Renewables and the landowner understand the importance of forests to the local community and economy and will develop the project in an environmentally sound manner. Developing the project in an environmentally sound
This homegrown, clean energy project is anticipated to bring local benefits without increased costs to the community:
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Create approximately 300 to 500 jobs during construction;
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Increase local property tax revenues to support schools and community needs; and
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Support local businesses by increasing spending on goods, supplies, and services.
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It will not add a material burden on infrastructure, schools, or other services. In addition, at the end of the project’s useful life, Sunrise is contractually bound to remove all infrastructure, and the landowner plans to reforest the site and continue sustainable forest management on the property.
Plantersville Renewable Energy Center
Community Benefit
The proposed North (212.5 MW of solar) & South (150 MW of solar and 150 MW of battery energy storage) projects will boost tax revenue, provide construction jobs, and diversify the local economy.
$61,500,000
61-fold increase in estimated cumulative county revenue over 40 years. Current use county Tax Revenue is $1,005,400. Filot County Revenue $61,500,000.
331 Jobs
Total estimated jobs during the construction phase and operational phase is 331. $16.2 million during the construction phase and $0.9 million during the operational phase.
Solar Farms
What communities need to know
What is a Solar Farm?
A "solar farm" refers to a network of solar panels arranged in a strategic layout to optimize sunlight capture and convert it into electricity. Sunlight consists of tiny energy packets known as photons. When these photons hit the solar panels, they excite electrons within the panels, generating an electrical current.
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This current is then routed to an inverter, which changes it from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The AC power is then transmitted through lines from the solar farm to be distributed to homes and businesses.
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The solar panels that convert the sun’s energy are primarily composed of glass, plastic, and aluminum: three highly recyclable materials. They are solid state, much like a semi-conductor, and contain no liquids. This technology has been in commercial use throughout the U.S. and globally for over 20 years.
What is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?
Battery Storage enables energy to be stored and released when needed.
The battery storage energy system (BESS) will store some of the power generated by the solar project to make it available during high use/need times, weather events/calamities, and when the supply system cannot meet the necessary demands. The battery can also be charged during low demand times when there is surplus power available in the supply system. Just like cell phones and electric cars, batteries are made from lithium-ion and are widely used in everyday life.
What are the benefits of solar projects?
Solar projects deliver substantial economic, social, and environmental benefits. They offer a reliable and cost-effective energy source, keeping energy prices low for utilities and their customers. Our substantial capital investments stimulate regional economic development, generating millions in new tax revenues that enhance the local tax base while requiring minimal community services. These revenues fund infrastructure, local schools, and other community priorities, providing both immediate and long-term benefits. Additionally, our projects create well-paying construction jobs and foster long-term career opportunities in the growing solar industry, including roles in operations and land management.​
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Sunrise works to partner with communities where we do business to provide long-term benefits to the residents and businesses of the area. Sunrise representatives have had discussions with community leaders to better understand possible needs and how the project might be able to help address them.
​What kinds of jobs do solar farms create?
Utility-scale solar projects generate construction jobs and boost local businesses, including hotels and restaurants. Beyond the construction phase, these projects also create high-quality, long-term positions in vegetation management and ongoing facility operations and maintenance.