Gillespie-B1.9 Solar Project Now Energized, Delivering Clean Power to Fayetteville Homes
Booth & Associates, part of the Omexom network in the USA, has achieved a major milestone in its renewable energy efforts with the successful energization of the Gillespie-B1.9 project, a 1.9 MW distribution-generated solar initiative located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Booth has performed over 4.7 GW of PV solar design projects over the past 12 years. This project is the first of five solar initiatives for which Booth has been chosen to deliver both design and construction management services. Managed by Booth’s Renewables department, the Gillespie-B1.9 project is a joint effort with the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC), demonstrating how collaboration can accelerate environmental progress.
After 15 months of construction, the 2.3 MW DC solar farm, which operates at a voltage of 12.47 kV, has been fully operational since May and is now supplying power to up to 1,000 homes in the Fayetteville area. The facility has since been energized and is now contributing clean, renewable energy to the local grid.
From Concept to Reality, A Unified Effort for Solar Success
Booth’s Raleigh office has played a central role in the project’s development, supported by early-phase collaboration from Omexom in France. Booth’s expertise in electrical and civil engineering, surveying, and installation design has been instrumental in moving the project from concept to reality.
Brad Martin, Vice President of Renewables/Substation Engineering, Booth & Associates, spoke with the client after the commissioning of the power plant. The client expressed satisfaction with Booth, praising them for doing a “great job” in meeting their requirements and procedures.
Additionally, the energizing of the AC equipment marked a major milestone for the project team, who were on-site to witness the critical transition from construction to full operation.
As Booth & Associates continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio, the Gillespie-B1.9 project stands as a powerful example of what’s possible when innovation, collaboration, and engineering expertise come together.
According to the EIA’s latest report, about 12 GGW of utility‑scale solar electric generating capacity was added in the U.S. during the first half of 2025, with plans to add another 21 GW in the second half of the year. Approximately 27% (3.2 GW) of the solar capacity added so far in 2025 is located in Texas. Last year, Texas surpassed California as the state with the most utility-scale solar capacity.