WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITN) – Clean energy is coming soon to eastern North Carolina.
CleanChoice Energy has announced two solar projects in ENC: the Sumac project in Bertie County and the Sweetleaf project in Halifax County.
According to a press release, the company is the first in the United States to bring ‘farm-to-table’ clean energy to consumers.
Officials say both projects will power up around 130,000 homes each year, with construction set to begin in early 2027.
Geenex, a leading energy developer, established both projects in 2017, which are now being acquired by CleanChoice.
“As electricity demand accelerates nationwide, we’re investing in high-capacity solar infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, expands domestic energy supply, and gives more households access to locally sourced, pollution-free power,” said Zoë Gamble, President of CleanChoice.
This is the first time that CleanChoice will expand into the Southeast, as its projects are based in the North.
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