10,000
homes that can be powered annually
60 MW
solar power in Kentucky
Our commitment
[Project Name] project is a planned [technology type] facility in [County Name, State]. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
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.
Reduces carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 105,730 metric tons each year
Will create significant economic benefits for the local community
Local jobs expected to be created during construction
Project details
The McCracken solar farm serves as a model for future solar projects across Kentucky, demonstrating how solar farms can integrate seamlessly into the local economy while providing affordable clean energy. In addition to powering homes and businesses, the McCracken solar energy farm will also help strengthen the energy grid and ensure a sustainable, reliable energy supply during peak demand periods.
- 615 acres of privately held land, equivalent to 0.36% of McCracken County's total land area
- Big Rivers Electric Corporation customers will receive clean solar 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
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We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
How clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term landowner income diversification
Local economic stimulation through job creation and tax revenue
Carbon-free, locally produced clean energy
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Contributions to community organizations and local non-profits
Expected project timline
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 to build a more resilient future.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
• Wetland and waterbody delineation
• Habitat Assessment
• Marsh bird survey
• Breeding Bird survey
• Rare Plant survey
• Winter raptor survey
• Hydrology study
• Wildlife Site Characterization
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. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
- Village of Arcade: Helped purchase new village signage to support community health and resilience initiatives, enhancing the well-being of residents.
- Eagle Free Library: Supported capital improvements and the purchase of new technology to enhance library facilities, providing better access to resources and services for the community.
- North Java Fire Department: Aided the purchase of life-saving equipment for first responders to support community safety.
- AES is a proud member and partner of:
• Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce
• Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY)
Partnerships
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