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Rosendin Renewable Energy

Rosendin Renewable Energy Group (RREG) is RREG collaborates with developer and
Group Partners with SB Energy to constructing one of the largest solar projects independent power producer clients early in
in the state of California. Rosendin was the project development cycle to provide best-
Construct One of California’s Largest contracted by subsidiaries of SB Energy US in-class solutions that meet the ever-evolving
challenges of the utility-scale solar industry.
Holdings One, Inc. (SB Energy), a renewable
energy corporation and a subsidiary of
SoftBank Group Corp, to design and build the “Given the overall complexity of the project
Solar Power Projects 5-square miles in Riverside County. between three vested agency authorities and PROJECT PROFILES
development cycle here in California, working
$700+ million project, which will cover nearly
the site’s unique preconstruction design and
Once completed, the combined 450MWac engineering challenges, the SBE/Rosendin
Athos I and Athos II solar installations will team embraced key aspects of Integrated
provide the capacity to generate over 2,200 Project Delivery management philosophy,”
GWh per year of renewable energy, enough said Rick Gonzales, Division Manager
to power 179,000 homes and offset 1.7 million overseeing the Athos projects’ work.
tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. “By involving all stakeholders across the
full spectrum of the permitting process,
Athos I will have the capacity to generate up to subcontracted scopes of work, supply chain
361-Megawatts (DC) as early as March 2022* providers and our IBEW labor team early on
(SB Energy has a Power Purchase Agreement to in planning process, we have assured the
sell the energy to Direct Energy Business). high level of accountability and ownership of
responsibilities required to make this project a
Athos II will have a 288-Megawatt (DC)*
huge success.”
capacity when completed around November
2021. (It has a contract to sell long-term Athos is one of the largest renewable energy
renewable energy credits and output to an projects in California, incorporating 1.48
unnamed company when completed around million First Solar Series 6™ photovoltaic (PV)
November 2021*.) modules on a 3,440-acre* land parcel, located
approximately 75 miles east of Palm Springs in
“ Rosendin collaborated with SB Energy on this
a small town called Desert Center.
project for over a year, and we’re thrilled to
be constructing the facility as the next phase Rosendin will utilize over 400 employees
of this partnership. The extensive design and union contractors with the International
planning process ensured we could exceed Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to
system performance and long-term reliability construct the project, following all COVID-19
while maximizing construction efficiencies and safety protocols.
minimizing upfront capital expenditures,“ said
David Lincoln, Senior Vice President, Rosendin “Like so many other industries,
Renewable Energy Group. construction has suffered during the
pandemic. Our partners at Rosendin have been
“ Our collaborated approach was the deciding exceptional in keeping job sites safe so our
factor for SB Energy in selecting the RREG members can continue building our nation’s
team as our turn-key design-build EPC for infrastructure. We have complete confidence
the Athos I & II projects,” said Abhijeet Sathe, in their leadership,” said Jim Rush, IBEW Local
Co-CEO of SB Energy. “Rosendin’s strong 440 Business Manager.
presence in California with the ability to
attract union labor, as well as self performs of One of the fastest-growing renewable
low, medium, and high voltage substation and energy groups in the country, RREG is
ATHOS I & II transmission work, and the overall competitive building a robust workforce through the
advantages in the full spectrum of EPC made active recruitment of experienced engineers,
LOCATION: Anaheim, CA them the obvious choice as our key partner estimators, and project managers. Rosendin
to build the project. We believe we can build offers a sustainable and productive career
CLIENT: SB Energy US Holdings a long-lasting partnership starting from these path for industry professionals who want to
One, Inc (SB Energy) two projects.” make a difference. As an innovative company
dedicated to inclusivity and equity, Rosendin
BUDGET: $700+ Million offers a wide range of opportunities for growth
potential to qualified professionals.

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