BISHOPVILLE, SC, Sep 23, 2025 – A 28MW solar project in Lee County, SC, is moving forward with support from Ever.green and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) procured by Wells Fargo. Developed by Headwater Energy, the installation will generate about 50,000 MWh of electricity annually, producing power for approx. 3000 homes. The project highlights how corporate energy buyers can accelerate clean energy deployment while strengthening local grid capacity.
“High-Impact RECs are making it easier for companies to directly support new, impactful projects,” said Cris Eugster, CEO of Ever.green. “This project is a powerful example of how forward-thinking buyers can accelerate the energy transition while advancing grid resilience.”
Ever.green issues RECs through long-term, fixed-price forward contracts. These contracts are critical to project financing and help ensure new clean energy projects can be built. Projects are chosen based on their potential to reduce emissions, minimize environmental impact, and provide community benefits.
The Bishopville project uses low-carbon solar panels made in the United States, creating domestic manufacturing jobs and strengthening the national energy supply chain. The panels use thin-film technology which suites hot and humid climates. They are built for recycling at the end of their service life.
An environmental review confirmed the project meets biodiversity and land use rules, including protections for wetlands and floodplains. Non-reflective panels and habitat measures reduced impacts on 12 migratory bird species. After decommissioning, the site will be replanted with vegetation to restore ecological balance.
“This project is exactly the kind of clean energy development we believe in – one that delivers tangible benefits for the environment, and also for the community by reducing pollution caused by fossil fuels,” said Myles Watson, COO of Headwater Energy. “With support from Wells Fargo and Ever.green, we were able to bring a high-integrity project to a region that has historically lacked investment in renewable infrastructure.”
Source: Ever.green
About Ever.green
Ever.green, headquartered in Seattle, WA, offers a marketplace for buying and selling renewable energy certificates (RECs) that support sustainability goals. Each certificate is linked to clean energy projects and includes legal proof, verified retirement data, and scoring on environmental and social impact. The platform aligns with standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative, CDP, and RE100, giving companies a way to track and report progress. Ever.green serves renewable energy developers and corporate sustainability teams by streamlining due diligence, transactions, and compliance to reduce risk. Businesses including Atlassian, REI, and Watershed use the platform to meet emissions targets and invest in the energy transition.
About Headwater Energy
Headwater Energy, based in Durham, NC, develops, finances, builds, and operates utility-scale solar projects across the United States. The company works with developers, investors, and utilities to structure transactions, restore underperforming assets, and manage operations through in-house teams. Its portfolio includes more than 2 GW of solar development and about 177 MW direct current in operation across 34 projects. Headwater positions itself as a contributor to the renewable energy transition, emphasizing practical solutions and industry expertise to deliver projects that support both partners and local communities.