COLUMBIA, S.C. — SolarGen of South Carolina has announced plans to establish solar energy operations near Alcolu, in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
The company says that it is investing $150 million into the new operation. The company’s purpose is to provide clean energy and focus on creating lower cost, solar-electric generating facilities for the Palmetto State community.
Governor Henry McMaster is in support of the new plans, believing the new investment shows the state’s renewable energy growth.
“When a new solar project is launched in South Carolina, it’s a sign that our renewable energy sector continues to thrive,” the governor said in a release. “This new $150 million investment will make a big…