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Multimillion dollar solar investment coming to Richland County

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Pontiac Solar LLC has announced plans to build a 75-megawatt solar farm in southeast Richland County.

The company will invest $112.5 million to develop the project on land along Pine Thicket Road in Eastover.

Once complete, the solar farm is expected to generate enough energy to help meet both county and state energy needs.

“Pontiac Solar LLC looks forward to launching this newest solar site in South Carolina. We’re looking forward to contributing to the economic success and sustainability of Richland County and the state,” said the Project Manager of Pontiac Solar LLC.

The project, approved by Richland County Council during a third reading Tuesday night, is a rare chance for the county to grow its large-scale commercial solar energy efforts.

“Richland County welcomes Pontiac Solar LLC to our community. Not only does this project give a boost to our environmental sustainability goals and for economic development growth, it’s an investment in a brighter and more sustainable future for our residents,” said Jesica Mackey, co-chair of the Columbia Area Development Partnership and chairwoman of Richland County Council.


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