Regional Business Partnership
Constructing a utility-scale solar project requires a variety of expertise and services and Aurora Renewable Energy 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 Aurora Renewable Energy Project, please submit your information!
Disclaimer: Aurora Renewable Energy 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
temporary trailer hook-ups
Temporary Trailer Hook-Ups
skilled labor
Construction of the Aurora Renewable Energy Project will require skilled labor to perform a range of specialized tasks. Often the contracted construction company will fill these roles. Examples of these roles and brief descriptions of the duties they include are as follows:
Plans, budgets, oversees, and documents all aspects of the project construction.
Trade-specific; responsible for scheduling and inspections, also oversees quality control and job site safety.
Inspect, test, and sample materials or assembled parts or products for defects and deviations from specifications. These roles include:
Electrical QA/QC Inspectors
Multi-disciplined QA/QC inspectors
Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
Organizes, implements, and maintains a scheduling management system to support the construction project.
other labor
Construction of the Aurora Renewable Energy will require other labor to perform a range of tasks, including installation of piles, racking, and solar panels, as well as other work.
local goods & services
Construction of the Aurora Renewable Energy is expected to employ approximately 50 workers, many of whom will need goods and services such as the following:
Post Construction —operations & maintenance (o&m) Positions
Once construction on the Aurora Renewable Energy Project is complete, skilled O&M positions will need to be filled to support commercial operations, including:
Plans, budgets, oversees, and documents all aspects of the project construction.
Trade-specific; responsible for scheduling and inspections, also oversees quality control and job site safety.
Inspect, test, and sample materials or assembled parts or products for defects and deviations from specifications. These roles include:
Electrical QA/QC Inspectors
Multi-disciplined QA/QC inspectors
Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
Organizes, implements, and maintains a scheduling management system to support the construction project.
Get Involved
Many of the products and services needed to build a project can be found locally and regionally. Hiring of local and regional subcontractors and individuals will be managed by the Balance of Plant (BOP) contractor selected to oversee construction of the Aurora Renewable Energy Project.
The Aurora Renewable Energy Project Regional Business Partnership program will collect expressions of interest from local and regional businesses and individuals that may wish to participate in the project.
Joining the program ensures the BOP 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.
