Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek), a leading solar and storage energy company, today announced plans to grow operations in South Carolina with a new solar project in Anderson County. The company has taken the first steps to invest up to $68 million in a 50-megawatt (MW) solar facility in the county, capable of powering 9,100 homes annually. Founded in 2014, Cypress Creek is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale and distributed solar and energy storage projects across the country. In South Carolina, Cypress Creek has successfully developed both utility-scale and distributed solar projects and currently operates 27 solar facilities totaling 520MW of solar capacity throughout the state.
For more information on Cypress Creek, visit the company’s website.
“We are thrilled to continue investing in South Carolina with a new 50MW solar facility in Anderson
County. This project will add to the low-cost, emission-free electricity available for South Carolinians while also providing new tax revenue and jobs. We are grateful to Anderson County leaders and the state of South Carolina for continued support and collaboration and look forward to growing this partnership in the years ahead.” – Cypress Creek Renewables CEO Sarah Slusser
“Cypress Creek has been part of our state’s business community for years, and we look forward to the company expanding its presence in South Carolina with this new solar project in Anderson County. This announcement is a huge victory for our state and we couldn’t be happier.” – Gov. Henry McMaster
“When companies like Cypress Creek build on existing investments in South Carolina, it powers the communities and the people who live there. Congratulations to this great company, and we look forward to their continued work in the renewable energy industry.” – Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“We’re proud to have the Cypress Creek project come to Anderson. I happen to think it’s a critical matter of national security and economic viability for our nation to have a diversified energy portfolio; and, I know we all welcome the availability to consumers of affordable energy options. We look forward to working with Cypress Creek and their partners.” – Anderson County Councilman Brett Sanders
About S.C. Department of Commerce
As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to
recruit new businesses and help existing businesses grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class
companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings,
Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray, and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing
business, innovation, and rural development initiatives. Also, S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical
College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of
Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the
state. With a strong international footprint, the Palmetto State has consistently been among the top in
the nation for attracting jobs through foreign direct investment on a per capita basis – recognized by
multiple economic development publications for its pro-business climate. For more information,
visit www.SCcommerce.com.
For any questions you may have about starting or expanding a business in Anderson County, please contact the Office of Economic Development for Anderson County. We love to watch Anderson grow. And, we want to help you get on the right track in Anderson County. Our knowledgeable team is ready to show you all Anderson County has to offer!