Greyrock Solar
Back to Practice AreaTo support sustainable site development, the project incorporated a reinforced turf access road that reduced the overall impervious footprint while maintaining reliable site access and complying with stormwater management requirements. Several culvert ditch crossings were also installed to provide maintenance vehicles with safe and efficient access throughout the property.
A pollinator-friendly seed mix was established beneath the solar array to enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, reduce erosion, and minimize long-term maintenance needs. The vegetation also aids in stormwater retention, contributing to the project’s environmental performance. Located within the monarch butterfly migration corridor, the site provides valuable habitat connectivity, creating “stepping-stone” patches that support monarch butterflies and other pollinators as they move between feeding, breeding, and migratory habitats.
Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Kristy Valliant Photography
Highlights
- Client: Chaberton Energy purchased by Pivot Energy
- Size: 3.31 MW(dc) – 2.00 MW(ac)
- Completion Date: March 2024
- Project Type: Community Solar