Qcells has announced its role in advancing the Atlas V and Atlas VI solar projects in La Paz County, Arizona, highlighting the company's end-to-end involvement across development, construction, module supply, and long-term asset management for what is described as one of the largest combined solar and storage energy projects in the United States.

Two Phases, One Integrated Platform

The Atlas V project carries a capacity of 237 MWdc, while Atlas VI adds 135 MWdc, bringing the combined total for these two phases to 372 MWdc.

Both are components of the broader Atlas Energy Park, a multi-phase development that is expected to deliver 2.8 gigawatts of solar generation capacity and 5.7 gigawatt-hours of energy storage capacity by 2028. The full buildout spans solar power plants and energy storage facilities designed to enhance grid reliability in the Southwest region and California.

Qcells initially developed the Atlas V and VI projects before divesting them. The company's sister organization, Hanwha Renewables, subsequently sold the projects to Chrysalis Renewables, which is backed by Morrison.

Despite the ownership transfer, Qcells continues to execute construction through its self-performed engineering, procurement, and construction solution and retains long-term asset management responsibilities to support project performance and owner returns.

Domestic Manufacturing Anchors the Supply Chain

The projects draw on several streams of Qcells' domestic manufacturing operations. High-performance solar modules are being supplied from the company's facility in Georgia. Solar racking, supplied under the FLEXRACK brand, is manufactured at an Ohio facility.

Energy storage products integrated into the Atlas Park are made in Michigan in partnership with LG Energy Solutions. Qcells states that this domestic sourcing structure is intended to ensure tax-credit value and supply certainty for the Atlas projects and other customers.

Chris Hodrick, CEO of Qcells EPC, said the Atlas V and VI projects demonstrate the company's ability to deliver fully integrated, utility-scale solar solutions at scale.

"Our end-to-end platform enables us to optimize execution, enhance value, and deliver strong, long-term certainty for our partners," Hodrick said. He added that Qcells EPC is positioned to support customers through a vertically integrated model spanning the full solar value chain as demand for domestically sourced energy continues to grow.

Long-Term Power Agreements with Southern California Edison

The electricity generated by the Atlas projects is contracted under long-term power purchase agreements with Southern California Edison. The agreements provide revenue certainty tied to the broader Atlas Energy Park's role in supporting grid reliability across the Southwest and California markets.

Qcells' long-term asset management engagement with the projects means the company retains accountability for performance outcomes even after construction is complete and ownership has transferred.

The company describes this ongoing role as central to its model for utility-scale project delivery, ensuring that construction quality translates into sustained operational performance aligned with investor return expectations.

Project Scale and Regional Economic Impact

The Atlas Energy Park's significance extends beyond its energy output. The project has generated thousands of construction jobs in La Paz County and is expected to provide additional permanent positions in the area once fully operational.

Qcells notes that energy infrastructure development in the region is creating opportunities for broader economic development in what is characterized as a rural community.

The full Atlas Energy Park is a multi-phase undertaking, and the 372 MWdc represented by Atlas V and VI forms part of a pipeline that will ultimately reach 2.8 gigawatts of solar capacity alongside 5.7 gigawatt-hours of storage by 2028.

Qcells states that across its total U.S. project pipeline, the company is planning to build 11 gigawatts of solar power plants and 5.7 gigawatt-hours of energy storage systems, including projects that have already completed construction and begun operation.

Qcells EPC's Broader U.S. Footprint

Qcells EPC describes itself as a provider of complete utility-scale turnkey solutions covering the entire project lifecycle, from modules and development through EPC services.

The company reports 8.4 gigawatts of sustainably produced module manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and nearly 2 gigawatts of developed, constructed, and operating projects in the United States. Qcells is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, which is listed as a Fortune Global 500 firm and a top-five business enterprise in South Korea.

The company's involvement in Atlas V and VI represents a case study in the vertically integrated model it is promoting to the broader utility-scale market.

By retaining roles across development, divestiture support, EPC execution, module and racking supply, and long-term performance management, Qcells positions the Atlas projects as evidence of what it describes as greater efficiency, enhanced quality control, and improved long-term performance for utility-scale generating assets.

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