Hanwha Solutions' Q CELLS division is undertaking the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the Atlas Energy Park, one of the largest renewable energy projects in U.S. history, and has recently completed the sale of some assets.
According to Hanwha Q CELLS, the Atlas Energy Park, located in La Paz County, Arizona, is a complex energy facility consisting of 14 solar and energy storage system (ESS) projects. By 2028, it is expected to feature a total of 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar power generation capacity and 5.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of ESS capacity. The project will cover an area of 63.66 square kilometers, which is 22 times the size of Yeouido, making it one of the largest renewable energy projects constructed in the U.S.
Hanwha Q CELLS will manage the EPC for all projects within the Atlas Energy Park and will supply all modules for the solar projects. Notably, two solar power plants with a total capacity of 357 megawatts (MW), for which Hanwha Q CELLS handled everything from initial development to EPC, were successfully sold in May, further demonstrating the company's capabilities.
Hanwha Q CELLS operates a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility, known as the Solar Hub, in Georgia, ensuring a stable supply of solar modules. The company has also secured a local supply chain for ESS equipment in the U.S. Since 2017, Hanwha Q CELLS has successfully conducted solar and ESS EPC projects in the U.S.
As of 2026, the total capacity of renewable energy EPC projects that Hanwha Q CELLS has completed or is pursuing in North America exceeds 11 GW for solar and 6 GWh for ESS. Moving forward, Hanwha Q CELLS plans to address the surging energy demand driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers by advancing various forms of renewable energy EPC projects across the U.S., including solar and ESS projects that can alleviate the burden on power grids and buffer load fluctuations in data centers.
Chris Hordrick, head of Hanwha Q CELLS' EPC division, stated, "The Atlas Energy Park is a symbolic project that once again proves Hanwha Q CELLS' EPC capabilities, local supply chain, and comprehensive business capabilities from development to construction and asset sales. We will continue to enhance customer value and business competitiveness with integrated solutions combining solar and ESS, leading the growth of the North American renewable energy market."
Meanwhile, on July 6, Hanwha Q CELLS secured a contract to supply modules and provide EPC services for a solar project that will supply renewable energy to Meta.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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