CRTC R Thompson& SonsLet’s talk
Selected work

Project 01Utility-scale solar

Red Lion Solar

Owner-side coordination across field execution, utility interfaces, inspection readiness, commissioning, and the path to documented turnover.

Discuss a project
LocationMillington, Maryland
Capacity2.7 MW AC
Tracker systemSingle-axis
Project stageMechanical completion / utility readiness
Status dateSeptember 2026

Project film · 2:17

Red Lion: field to commissioning

AI-assisted opening visuals; all field footage documents the Red Lion project. Dates and operational information shown reflect the film’s production date.

Open video

The work, documented.

Project photography captured on site—not stock imagery.

Current project status.

Mechanical completion is reached and preliminary inspection has passed. CRT is coordinating commissioning, remaining closeout items, and the utility path to permission to operate.

01

2022

Interconnection agreement executed

The project entered the utility-interconnection process with an executed agreement.

02

2025–26

Field construction advanced

Tracker, module, electrical, civil, and equipment work progressed toward mechanical completion.

03

2026

Mechanical completion reached

The preliminary inspection passed and the project moved into commissioning and closeout coordination.

04

Current

Utility readiness remains the final gate

CRT continues owner-side coordination while final operation remains subject to utility readiness and permission to operate.

Project team and roles.

Project owner
GeoFire Solar
Development
Argo
EPC contractor
Gregory Electric
Electric utility
Delmarva Power & Light
Owner’s representative
C R Thompson and Sons

On the
owner’s side.

CRT provides the owner with one operating picture across construction, engineering, inspections, utility requirements, testing, and closeout. The assignment is not to replace the EPC or engineer; it is to keep the interfaces controlled, the decisions visible, and the remaining work moving toward a verified finish.

CRT owner-side accomplishments

  • 01Coordinated owner, EPC, engineer, utility, and inspection interfaces through mechanical completion
  • 02Moved the project through preliminary inspection readiness and a passed preliminary inspection
  • 03Maintained one action register for field issues, accountable owners, and due dates
  • 04Coordinated testing, commissioning, turnover documentation, and remaining dependencies
  • 05Kept utility-readiness and permission-to-operate constraints visible to ownership
  • 06Delivered decision-grade reporting across construction, closeout, and interconnection

The controls CRT brings to this kind of project.

01

One source of truth

Connect field conditions, project documents, utility requirements, and schedule impacts in one owner-facing view.

02

Visible accountability

Turn open issues into named actions with accountable owners, due dates, and persistent follow-through.

03

Controlled completion

Coordinate inspection, testing, turnover documentation, punch work, and remaining dependencies as one closeout plan.

Next projectSomerset / Deal Island

Bring CRT to the table.

Tell us where the project stands, what is at risk, and where ownership needs stronger control.