Regional Business Partnership
Construction on the Shepard Energy Storage Project is planned for 2025. Constructing a utility-scale energy storage project requires a variety of expertise and services and Shepard Energy Storage values the involvement of local and regional partners, when feasible. While the specific roles for local participation will be determined based on the project’s needs and the chosen contractor's strategy, we are seeking expressions of interest from qualified local companies and individuals. Below is a representative list of the types of work and services needed to build a utility-scale energy storage project.
If you or your company is interested in being considered for work on the Shepard Energy Storage Project, please submit your information!
Disclaimer: Shepard Energy Storage Project is not responsible for hiring decisions. Hiring decisions are subject to the discretion of the project contractor.
list of services & descriptions
The construction of a utility-scale energy project is fairly straightforward and may last 10-12 months, depending on the size of the project. It starts with site preparation, including land clearing and grading. Civil work follows, which includes the groundwork necessary for medium voltage collection and infrastructure such as stormwater basins. Once the site is prepared, the focus shifts to electrical work. This stage involves laying wire and conduit, installing electrical equipment, and wiring the battery energy storage system and other electrical components. The final phase includes the build-out of the high voltage substation, integrating the storage system with the electrical grid.
There are several types of work and services typically required to build a utility-scale energy storage project, listed below and separated by category:
MAjor and minor contractors
skilled labor
Construction of the Shepard Energy Storage Project would require skilled labor to perform a range of specialized tasks. Often the primary contractor will fill these roles. Possible roles include project managers, electrical personnel, on-site QA/QC managers, site safety personnel, and schedulers.
other labor
Construction of the Shepard Energy Storage Project would require other labor to perform a range of tasks, such as land clearing, equipment operation, and preliminary electrical setup. These roles are often filled by the primary contractor.
Post Construction —operations & maintenance (o&m)
Once construction on the Shepard Energy Storage Project is complete, skilled O&M positions will need to be filled to support commercial operations.
Get Involved
Some of the products and services needed to build a project can be found locally and regionally. The hiring of local and regional subcontractors and individuals will be managed by the primary contractor selected to oversee the construction of the Shepard Energy Storage Project.
The Shepard Energy Storage Project Regional Business Partnership program will collect expressions of interest from local and regional businesses and individuals who may wish to participate in the project.
Joining the program ensures the primary contractor will receive your/your company's name and contact information as well as the service that can be provided upon signing the contract with Vesper Energy.
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