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Fibrowatt LLC selects Fagen, Inc. as the EPC contractor for up to three biomassfueled
power projects in the southeast United States.
(October 5, 2009) – Fibrowatt LLC, a member of the Homeland Renewable Energy Group, announced
today it has executed an initial agreement with Fagen, Inc. for the engineering, procurement, and
construction (EPC) of its first biomass-fueled power project in North Carolina. The primary fuel consumed
by this power plant will be poultry litter. The agreement can also be extended to two additional projects.
The terms of the agreement remain confidential.
“We are delighted to work with the Fagen team,” said Fibrowatt CEO Rupert Fraser, “their experience as
EPC contractors is very impressive and we are certain that we are moving forward with a contractor that
understands the unique characteristics of our technology. This agreement is another step for us in North
Carolina – helping the State move forward towards its goal of being a leader in the implementation of
home-grown renewable energy.”
Fagen, Inc. is a leading national design-builder focused on renewable energy projects, and is
headquartered in Granite Falls, MN. Fagen is currently ranked #37 in the ENR Top 400.
Fagen Inc. is pleased to be entering into a working relationship with Fibrowatt. “We believe the
Fibrowatt process for energy production is a large step in the right direction towards energy
independence and we look forward to being part of their projects,” said CEO & President Ron Fagen.
The initial North Carolina project will produce 55 megawatts of renewable electricity, enough power
annually to supply over 40,000 homes.
This Fibrowatt plant will offer three primary benefits:
- A new source of biomass energy, helping the state of North Carolina meet its commitment to
renewable energy and providing important greenhouse gas benefits,
- An alternative, beneficial use for poultry litter that will reduce a grower’s exclusive reliance on land
application,
- The creation of new jobs and tax revenue for rural North Carolina.
A new means to manage poultry litter is a needed alternative for growers and can be viewed as an
important part of the industry’s emphasis on sustainability. In addition to poultry litter, the plant will
have the design flexibility to blend wood and other biomass with poultry litter, thus reducing dependency
on a single fuel type.
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For More Information
Information about Fagen Inc. can be found by visiting http://www.fageninc.com/.
Information about Fibrowatt LLC and its projects can be found by visiting www.fibrowattusa.com
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