Bluestone Solar Farm

Project Owner: Engie Solar
Contact: Ben Lindermeier (949) 449-3167

Project overview:

  • 50 MW AC tracker mounted system on approximately 300 acres in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA
  • Produces enough clean energy to power approximately 8,000 homes annually
  • Construction took approximately 18 months

Services provided:

  • Created construction drawings:
    • Prepared construction drawings detailing access, drainage, stormwater management and soil erosion control
    • 16 temporary sediment basin required for erosion control
    • 16 permanent extended detention stormwater basins and 7 level spreaders
    • 2 temporary construction and permanent driveway entrances
    • Jurisdictional impact designs for stream crossings and a wetland crossing
  • Conducted permitting:
    • Land Disturbance Permits from Mecklenburg County, Stormwater permits from VADEQ
    • 3 driveway permits (2 permanent permits and one temporary permit), VADOT
    • Assisted with 401/404 jurisdictional impact permits, USACE/NCDEQ
  • Provided construction administration and closeout:
    • Conducted periodic field visits during construction to ensure compliance with the approved plans