SOLAR POWER IN VIRGINIA
Keydet Solar Project
AES’ Keydey Solar project is a planned solar facility in Charles City County, Virginia. Keydet Solar is the second phase of the Skipjack Solar project, which completed construction in 2021.
120 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power 20k homes annually
Located in Charles City County, VA
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Keydet Solar Project is a planned facility in Virginia. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
2,146 MWh
of carbon-free electricity generated annually, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$20 million
expected to be generated in county revenue over project lifetime
198 local jobs
expected to be created during construction
Project details
- Approximately 450 acres of land will be developed
- Dominion Energy customers will receive clean energy produced by the project
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Clean energy benefits local communities
Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Expected project timeline
2023 – 2026
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 - 2027
In Development
Construction
2027
Operational
Operations
Project updates
Sustainability Resources
Sustainability best practices
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Environmental and technical studies
AES and its environmental consultant conducted a preliminary assessment of the environmental conditions at the site based on a review of publicly available maps, studies and previous environmental reports prepared for the property. More detailed information is being obtained through due diligence and site-specific studies, as well as community feedback and will be used to inform the design process.
The project design will seek to avoid and minimize environmental impacts to the extent possible. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to further minimize impacts throughout the Project lifecycle.
Local partnerships
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. As part of this, AES:
Sponsors STEM education programs within Charles City High School and provides resources for students to participate in science and technology programs. We were proud to recognize a Charles City County High School student for winning the Solar Guru Award at the Kidwind Challenge hosted by the Sustainable Energy Center at James Madison University.
Sponsored Charles City High School student and educator field trips.
Donated to the Charles City County High School Food Bank.
Sponsor of the Charles City County Summer Concert Series.
Is a proud member and partner of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the University of Richmond, the Virginia Association of Counties, the Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance, the Virginia Community College System, Virginia Tech, SHINE/SVCC (Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence), and the KidWind Challenge through the Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy at James Madison University.
Meet your AES team
Kyle Neahr
Craig Hlademan
Richard Lambert
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Keydet Solar Project. Please contact us using the information below.