Louth Callan Renewables Begins Construction on 27 MW Solar Project in New Hampshire
Site mobilization began in mid-July, with civil work being completed and underway with Brooks Construction. Full commissioning is expected by Q3 2026.
'We're excited to bring our construction expertise to another large solar project in the New England region,' said Nick Sylvestre, Founder and CEO of Louth Callan Renewables. 'Our team has spent worked hard to value engineer the project to help the owner make it a buildable and valuable asset. Now we're focused on executing a clean, safe, and high-quality build that reflects our commitment to industry best practices and community engagement.'
Commitment to Construction Excellence
As the EPC lead, LCR is managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, including:
Engineering layout optimization
Equipment, procurement and logistics
Environmental compliance and stormwater controls
Full Civil, Mechanical and Electrical construction
Final ISO New England Commissioning and Acceptance testing
Safety management under its national OSHA-compliant safety program
The company is deploying its proprietary construction sequencing model, which streamlines material flow, minimizes downtime, and accelerates punch list closure during commissioning.
About Louth Callan Renewables
Headquartered in Enfield, Connecticut, Louth Callan Renewables is a construction-forward solar EPC firm with more than 200 MW of installed capacity across New England and over 4.8 GW of solar and storage infrastructure delivered nationwide. The firm specializes in utility-scale power construction offering integrated services from engineering and preconstruction through long-term O&M and asset management on solar, storage, geothermal and industrial power projects.
Media Contact: Kristen Michaelian, kristen@louthcallanrenewables.com, 860-840-3359
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