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Summer is here – and the sheep at our operating 314 MWdc Eiffel project are ramping up their grazing duties! 🐑    In Lamar County, Texas, hundreds of sheep have the freedom to graze in the fields of our Eiffel project. We’ve had the pleasure of teaming up with Texas sheepherders to both maintain our project site while satisfying the hungry livestock.    In an article featuring a different SB Energy solar facility, Texas sheep farmer Reid Redden states, “Solar grazing is probably the biggest opportunity that the sheep industry had in the United States in several generations.”    It’s been a joy to grow our partnerships with Texas sheepherders, delivering added benefits locally long after our projects commence operations.  Learn more here from The Associated Press: https://lnkd.in/dEwrhTsu 📷 Sheep grazing on site! 

We were thrilled to host The Training Center of Central Texas at our three operating Orion energy facilities in Texas.     Thirty veterans from the Training Center, along with Harker Heights Councilmember Lynda Nash, attended the tour of Orion 3.     This visit provided the veterans, who are currently enrolled in training programs, an up-close experience of a large, utility-scale project as they work to complete lessons on electrical theory and inverter training. Soon, they’ll move on to substation training.   We desire to see our projects benefit as many people in our community as possible. We’re ecstatic to provide fellow Texans with the firsthand experiences needed to boost their energy careers! 

On #EarthDay last week – our team in the Bay Area enjoyed getting outside to do restoration work at the Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve.    Together we got our hands dirty, removing invasive plants.  🌿  #OurPowerOurPlanet  

We are looking forward to joining colleagues throughout the industry at @Wood Mackenzie's Solar and Energy Storage Summit starting today!   If you’re at the conference in #Denver, be sure to catch Mahdi Motalleb, PhD's panel on battery asset management strategies. He’ll share insights on the latest innovations for ensuring optimal operation, safety, and security of our assets

What’s on your bingo card today?    In recognition of #EarthDay today – we are encouraging each other to take action to care for our planet. Our teams in the Bay Area and Denver are also getting outside of the office to support our local ecosystems.     🌳 Our team in the Bay Area is at the beautiful Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains, helping to restore habitats and increase biodiversity. 🌸 Our #Denver team is also looking forward to supporting the environment by partnering with the Denver Park Trust to clean up a nearby park.    Join us in making a difference!    #Earthday2025 #RenewableEnergy #OurPowerOurPlanet

How are utilities, state commissions, and energy developers preparing for surging demand for power due to data centers?   We’re pleased to share that our Head of Power Markets Supria Ranade will join representatives from Pacific Gas and Electric Company and California Energy Commission to discuss the key issues. SB Energy is excited to be at the forefront of supporting data center energy needs.    Thank you to Stanford University Professionals in Energy for organizing this panel!   #SFClimateWeek

Our team at our Orion Solar Belt was thrilled to take part in the Milam County Junior Livestock Show this year!    Our colleague Doug Delouche had the great joy of attending and we donated funds to support student scholarships and building maintenance. The mission and purpose of the Milam County Junior Livestock Association is to promote and encourage youth development. Hats off to the many people that run this organization and make this show possible every year!

American Clean Power Association (ACP)'s Siting & Permitting Conference is this week and we’re excited to share that Kathryn Arbeit is attending on behalf of SB Energy.    As the long-term owner and operator of our projects, we become a part of the community and focus on building strong local relationships. We are excited to be with colleagues throughout the industry to discuss insights and how we can advance projects that benefit as many people in our community as possible.    Learn more about our approach here: https://lnkd.in/ehYesiin

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America is next week, and our Vice President of Supply Chain Scott Stephens is set to join a panel to provide insights on domestic procurement.     Earlier this month, Solar Energy Industries Association reported that the U.S. has surpassed 50 GW of domestic solar module manufacturing capacity. And, domestic solar tracker manufacturing capacity now exceeds 80 GW.    We are proud of our track record of supporting the growth of American manufacturing and we look forward to sharing what’s next. Join us next week in San Diego to learn more!    #USManufacturing #solar

At our 900 MW Orion Solar Belt in Texas, sheep maneuver between solar panels, feeding on the grass, and supporting the safe operation of the fifth largest solar array in the US.    For JR Howard, whose company supports our Orion Solar Belt, solar grazing is also an opportunity for his family. A lifelong sheepherder, JR expects to almost double the people he employs by the end of the year.   We’re proud to be supporting #Texas ranchers like JR and powering economic growth in the Lone Star State! These projects power major data centers in Texas.   More from The Associated Press in the article linked below! #solar #solargrazing