CPV Backbone Solar [Draft]

PROJECT OVERVIEW

CPV Backbone Solar is an up to 175 MWac photovoltaic solar project located on approximately 1,000 acres near Kitzmiller in Garrett County, Maryland. CPV Backbone Solar is expected to reach commercial operation by the second quarter of 2025.

Community Benefits

• New tax revenue to the County that can be used towards community causes and benefits.
• CPV Backbone will create more than 200 jobs during the construction phase.
• Local businesses can benefit from increased commerce from the project and workers.

Environmental Benefits

• Repurposes a depleted former coal strip mine, putting a site with limited alternative uses back to productive use while adding to Garrett County’s energy diversity
• When operational, CPV Backbone Solar will deliver up to 280,000 MWh annually of local, emission-free power for households and businesses across the region.
• Reduction in CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking 50,000 average cars off the road
• Adds to Maryland’s energy diversity.