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MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE – Chroma Energy Group is proud to announce the completion of a 1.8-Megawatt solar installation in Maryville, Tennessee in partnership with Silicon Ranch, owner and operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of solar facilities and a community-focused energy infrastructure company.
The new system, located at 3121 Mint Road, interconnects with the Maryville Electric Department and delivers clean energy to local businesses and the community power grid. By adding renewable capacity to the Maryville Electric Department’s system, the project strengthens grid resilience while reducing reliance on traditional generation sources.
Chroma dedicated 18 team members to the project and interconnected the system in just six months, delivering the project with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.
“This project means a lot to us because it’s right here in our backyard,” said Edward Rottmann, Chief Executive Officer of Chroma Energy Group. “We live and work in East Tennessee, and we take pride in building projects that support the communities we call home.”
The 1.8 MW solar array marks Chroma’s first collaboration with Silicon Ranch. At Silicon Ranch, the partnership with local businesses is a priority, as they bring valuable regional knowledge, pride of workmanship, and a long-term stake in the communities where they build.
“Chroma Energy Group exemplifies the kind of partner we seek out—local, experienced, and deeply invested in East Tennessee,” said Matt Beasley, Chief Commercial Officer of Silicon Ranch. “That same approach guided our work on this project with DENSO and the City of Maryville, where partnering with trusted local contractors helped us deliver high-quality infrastructure while strengthening the local economy.”
For Chroma Energy Group, the Maryville project represents more than megawatts. It reflects the company’s commitment to investing in the communities where its employees live and work. Chroma Energy Group’s project supervisor lived just minutes from the site, reinforcing the company’s local connection and community investment.
“We take pride in knowing the communities we serve,” Rottmann said. “When we build in East Tennessee, we’re building for our own neighbors.”
As renewable energy development continues across Tennessee, projects like the Maryville installation demonstrate how local partnerships can deliver clean power while strengthening the communities they serve.
**About Chroma Energy Group**
Chroma Energy Group, LLC is a leading provider of solar engineering, procurement, and construction services, with a mission to accelerate the transition to clean and sustainable energy solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and client satisfaction, Chroma Energy Group is dedicated to shaping a brighter and greener future for communities across the United States. For more information, visit ChromaEnergyGroup.com or follow on LinkedIn.
**About Silicon Ranch**
Founded in 2011, Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized solar energy, battery storage, and carbon solutions. The company is one of the largest independent power producers in the U.S., with a portfolio that includes more than eight gigawatts of solar and battery storage systems contracted, under construction, or operating across the U.S. and Canada. Silicon Ranch owns and operates every project in its portfolio and has maintained an unrivalled track record of project execution. Follow Silicon Ranch on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
