Bowman has been selected by J. Ranck Electric, Inc. (JRE) to lead the re-mobilization of a 64 MW direct current (DC) solar project located in Southeast Michigan. This expansion will enhance the substation’s capabilities to support additional solar power generation, integrating new photovoltaic (PV) capacity alongside existing wind power infrastructure. Under this contract, Bowman will […]
By Sara Weaver, CWB, PhD, Principal and Natural Resources Director for Bowman When it comes to solar power, there’s little question that producing clean energy benefits the environment. A rarely talked about consequence of the solar parks, however, is the adverse effects they can have on ecosystems if not developed responsibly. Solar parks take up […]
By Brian Garrett, principal and director of survey at Bowman The solar industry is innovating and moving fast. It’s also young and still acquiring best practices. Today’s renewables developers sometimes rush through the crucial early surveying stage that developers in older industries, such as utilities and construction, have learned not to overlook. Getting the lay of […]
Bowman has been awarded a $1.4 million engineering design services contract by J. Ranck Electric, Inc (JRE) for a new 200 MW solar array located in the Mid-Western United States. This contract builds on $2.1 million of awards that the Company received from JRE in late 2022. Bowman will provide special use permit planning and […]
Solar energy is essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, and from an investment standpoint, the business itself has proven to be a solid, long-term asset for owners and beneficiaries of renewable energy. As with any development cycle, properties available for development evolve over time and can lead to more complex choices […]
Bowman today announced the purchase of SEI Engineering, LLC (“SEIE”). Headquartered in Paonia, Colorado and operating as SEI Professional Services, the company provides a full array of technical services to developers and owners of utility and commercial-scale solar energy facilities. The SEIE team is made up of many of the solar industry’s top photovoltaic (PV) […]