ContourGlobal's First Renewable Energy Facility in US Goes Live in Colorado

ContourGlobal has started operations at its first renewable energy facility in the US, a 185 MWp solar PV plant in Colorado. The plant will produce enough clean energy to power 73,000 homes and avoid 450,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year. The company plans to complete a total capacity of 324 MWp by 2026, making it Northern Colorado's largest solar project. ContourGlobal's US portfolio now totals 2.8 GW of power generation capacity.

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, has marked a significant milestone in its renewable energy expansion with the commencement of operations at its first U.S. renewable energy facility. The 185 MWp Black Hollow Sun I (BHS I) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Colorado began delivering electricity to the Platte River Power Authority, marking a pivotal moment for the company's U.S. operations [1].

Located near the Town of Severance, BHS I represents the initial phase of a larger solar project, with the second phase, BHS II, expected to add 139 MWp and be completed by the end of 2026. Together, BHS I and BHS II will constitute the largest photovoltaic installation in Northern Colorado, with an expected annual production of nearly 608 GWh of clean electricity [1].

Once fully operational, the complex will produce around 608 GWh of clean energy each year, enough to power more than 73,000 homes in Northern Colorado while avoiding almost 450,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually [1]. This achievement underscores ContourGlobal's commitment to becoming a predominantly renewable Independent Power Producer (IPP).

ContourGlobal's strategic move into the U.S. renewable energy sector aligns with its broader goal of decarbonizing its portfolio. The company's U.S. portfolio now totals 2.8 GW of power generation capacity, including the new 185 MWp solar PV plant [1]. Additionally, ContourGlobal has an additional 1 GW of solar PV and 0.3 GW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in various stages of development and construction [1].

The BHS I facility, located in Weld County, near the Town of Severance and about 16 miles east of Fort Collins, has created approximately 450 direct jobs and 250 indirect jobs during its construction phase, contributing significantly to the local economy [1]. Construction on BHS II is well underway, and both phases are designed to integrate seamlessly through shared infrastructure, optimizing land use and technical efficiency.

ContourGlobal's entry into the U.S. renewable energy market is a testament to its 20-year commitment to clean energy and community engagement. The company's operational footprint extends to 18 countries, with a focus on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets [1].

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250904358284/contourglobals-first-renewable-energy-facility-in-us-comes-online-in-colorado