Jones Power to Lead Civil Construction for B&W Solar’s 50-Megawatt Solar Projects in Western Pennsylvania

Jones Power has been chosen by Babcock & Wilcox Solar Energy, Inc. (B&W Solar) to handle the civil construction for two 25-megawatt utility-scale solar projects in Western Pennsylvania. Construction began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed by summer 2024.

The scope of work for Jones Power includes erosion control, clearing, grubbing, constructing entrances, installing culverts, earthwork, creating stone access roads, stone laydown yards, final seeding, and post-civil site maintenance. Additionally, B&W Solar may opt for Jones Power to keep a post-civil site maintenance crew on-site throughout the pile driving, racking, module installation, electrical work, and commissioning. This crew would provide support services such as maintaining roads, erosion control, dust control, and mowing until the project’s successful completion.

Jones Power has been recognized as an industry leader due to its Power Forward apprenticeship program, adherence to prevailing wage standards, and thorough project documentation process requirements.

“These renewable energy projects will bring clean, net-zero carbon power to the people of Pennsylvania,” said Tony Dorazio, President of B&W Solar. “We’re pleased to have Jones Power as part of the experienced project execution team that will make these projects a reality.”

John Clark, CEO of Jones Power, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “We’re excited to take on these challenging projects with B&W Solar,” Clark said. “We have built a strong track record of experience in the Mid-Atlantic region, and we’re excited to be a part of bringing more renewable energy in the form of solar power to Western Pennsylvanians.”