The second phase of the Black Hollow Sun solar project near Severance, Colorado, is now complete. ContourGlobal developed the full 324-MW project for the Platte River Power Authority.
“This project represents years of commitment, perseverance and partnership,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River. “From project selection in 2019 through global supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures and construction challenges, our teams remained focused on delivering a resource that advances our shared energy goals while supporting reliability and affordability for our owner communities.”
Acquired in December 2024, the Black Hollow Sun complex progressed rapidly: Phase I, a 185-MW system entered commercial operation in September 2025, while Phase II began construction in April 2025.
“Black Hollow Sun represents a landmark achievement for ContourGlobal in the United States, our largest operating solar complex company-wide, and a true example of how American manufacturing, local partnerships and long-term community engagement can come together to deliver reliable, affordable clean energy at scale,” said Javier Alvarez Canedo, General Manager USA of ContourGlobal.
The single-axis tracking project features Qcells solar panels.
During construction, Black Hollow Sun project supported more than 700 direct jobs at peak activity, with over 70% of the workforce sourced locally from the United States, including many workers from the Denver and Fort Collins areas.
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