The Penn Renewables Program

SWCA’s collaboration with Penn Renewables, a forward-thinking solar developer in Pennsylvania, is a testament to how trust and expertise drive meaningful results. Led by two industry veterans with a bold vision for renewable energy, Penn Renewables is developing one of the largest distributed solar portfolios in Pennsylvania—and SWCA is helping make that vision a reality. Our partnership began with land services support, helping Penn Renewables identify 80 to 100 potential sites for solar development, each ranging from 50 to 100 acres with a projected output of 2 to 8 megawatts per site. As the relationship strengthened, so did our role. SWCA now provides natural and cultural resources assessments and civil engineering and permitting services, including wetland permits, conditional use approvals, and land use ordinance compliance. With over 35 projects currently in development, these fast-moving solar initiatives require the expertise of multiple SWCA teams across various offices. As a trusted advisor, we guide Penn Renewables at every stage, ensuring regulatory compliance, site feasibility, and environmental stewardship. Once complete, the solar output from this portfolio will be larger than any other solar development in Pennsylvania.