MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES PRESENTS

FLIP THE SWITCH: POWERING UP PENNSYLVANIA

Join us on October 2, 2024, to celebrate the completion of our three southwestern Pennsylvania solar power plants, including: Pechin Solar, Gans Solar, and Listonburg Solar.

Please submit your RSVP in the form below to secure your spot at the ceremony.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SITE TOURS

9:30 AM EST
Join us to kick off the day with an exciting opportunity: we are offering small group tours of the Pechin Solar Plant. These tours provide a unique, up-close look at the plant's cutting-edge technology and operations.

CEREMONY

10:30 AM EST
Join us to celebrate the successful completion of our solar power projects. Hear from distinguished speakers as they share brief insights on the impact of these projects on our community and the environment. Speakers include: Laura Kuhns - Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, Rick Siger - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bill Miller - Oriden, Tak Ishikawa - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shunichi Miyanaga - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

'FLIP THE SWITCH'

11:00 AM EST
Join us as we conclude the ceremony by officially 'Flipping the Switch' to generate 78,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of carbon-free electricity annually.

LUNCH

11:45 AM EST
Join us at Marilyn's on Main for a celebratory lunch at the conclusion of the event. 30 E Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401

LOCATION

Pechin Solar

  • 185 Pechin Rd, Dunbar, PA 15431

Open Location

MHIA SOLAR PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

Our southwestern PA solar portfolio includes three projects: Pechin Solar, Gans Solar, and Listonburg Solar, and plans to provide 43 MW of AC power once completed. Pechin Solar and Gans Solar, both in Fayette County, will each provide nearly 14 MW of AC power and are scheduled to be operational in September 2024. Listonburg Solar in Somerset County will provide nearly 15 MW of AC power and is expected to be operational in October 2024. The portfolio plans to generate and provide nearly 78,000 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually. 

3

Solar power plants

43

MW of AC Power

78000

MWh of annual carbon-free electricity

PECHIN SOLAR 14 MWac
GANS SOLAR 14 MWac
LISTONBURG SOLAR 15 MWac

PECHIN SOLAR

Pechin Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Dunbar, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is scheduled to be operational in September 2024 and will provide 14 MW of AC power upon completion.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the ceremony?

The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 2 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST.

Where is the ceremony located?

The ceremony will be located on the grounds of the Pechin Solar plant, located in Dunbar, PA. It is roughly 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

Address: 185 Pechin Rd, Dunbar, PA 15431

How do I get to the event?

Directions from Pittsburgh International Airport (~1hr 20min drive)

Directions from Connellsville (~12min drive)

Directions from Uniontown (~12min drive)

Where can I park?

Parking is available next to the KeyBank ATM and the Laurel Mall. A shuttle will transport attendees from the parking lot to the event grounds.

Parking Address

1950 University Dr, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456

Will there be food available?

Complimentary small breakfast bites and beverages will be available during the duration of the ceremony. 

What is the dress code?

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear weather-appropriate, closed-toe shoes; shoe covers will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where are the nearest hotels?

Lodging options are available in Connellsville and Uniontown. Both towns are a short drive away from the ceremony site. See below:

COMFORT INN

325 N First St, Connellsville, PA 15425

COMFORT SUITES

675 W Main St, Uniontown, PA 15401

HAMPTON INN

698 W Main St, Uniontown, PA 15401

HILTON GARDEN INN

555 Synergy Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

305 Mary Higginson Ln, Uniontown, PA 15401