HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRED22-0006 Project NarrativeRenewable Properties, LLC
879 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
www.renewprop.com
July 19, 2022
Mr. Austin Forde
Assistant Planner
Butte County
Development Services Department
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Mr. Forde,
RE: La Porte Road Solar Project – Pre-Application Conference Application – Project Narrative
On behalf of Wildcat Renewables, LLC, we submit this letter as a description of the La Porte Road Solar
Project (Project), a small-scale utility solar generation project located on approximately 17.5 acres of an
82-acre parcel just northeast of the City of Bangor in unincorporated Butte County. The Project is located
at 5864 La Porte Road (APN # 028-240-061). Wildcat Renewables, LLC has entered into a long-term lease
agreement with the property owner (Ross W. McGowan Trust) to facilitate the development of a small-
scale, solar energy generating facility.
The Project will generate a total of 3.0 megawatts (MW) alternating current (AC) (4.2 MW direct current
(DC)) of clean, reliable solar energy when complete. The Project will interconnect to PG&E’s pre-existing
electrical distribution system located on site. The power generated from this facility will be sold to PG&E
through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Additionally, the Project will be equipped with
energy storage technology that will allow on site renewable energy generation to be stored and
dispatched onto the grid when needed.
The Project will utilize approximately 7,776 solar modules and 24string inverters to convert the sun’s
energy into usable, AC power. Single-axis tracking technology will be utilized to allow the modules to
efficiently track the sun throughout the day and maximize the efficiency of solar collection. The modules
will be mounted on a steel racking system, which will be anchored into the ground using driven steel piers.
The overall height of the array will be no more than 15-feet tall.
We are excited to work with the County to advance this Project through the local review and approval
process. Please let us know if you have any questions about our application. We look forward to your
comments and a description of the review process and timeline ahead.
Sincerely,
RENEWABLE PROPERTIES
Stephanie Loucas
Vice President, Development
415-710-3834