Strata Solar

Project Overview:

Shannon is one of the fastest 5MW AC site ever constructed by Strata.

Shannon was a challenging job because of an usually wet summer last year — but the layout offered an easy pathway for logging mats which helped us fight back against the elements.  It was the first time we had to build a logging mat roadway through the entire array, and it was this roadway that contributed to our ability to complete the job in record time. The mud got to be so thick in places that the pallet walkways were needed to get workers through the rows of panels on to the inverter pads and the  racking.  We weren’t only building a world class solar farm, we were constantly constructing and deconstructing roads throughout the site to keep us on our feet.  Certain portions of the farm were only accessible with knee high rubber boots, and all the equipment for those areas took that many more men and women to move in place.

This job really tested the mettle of the crew, but we hung together through it all – and we built a beautiful array in record time!  It really brought the team together.

Markus and Cathy, Strata’s co-founders visited the site, and took the group out to a wonderful lunch at a local BBQ place called Joe’s,  if you’re ever in the area we would certainly recommend it!  There is also a wonderful taco stand near Red Springs.  The food there was delicious and parts of our crew were there every day for lunch.    Local convenient stores went out of their way to thank us for the increased business, and we thanked them for the great food and their services.

It was one of those jobs that you look back on and feel good about.  Shannon was a very very hard job in torrential weather — but when members of that crew see each other on other Strata jobs there’s an immediate bond over Shannon.

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