SOLAR POWER IN NEW JERSEY
Fenwick Creek Solar Project
AES’ Fenwick Creek project is a planned 38 MW solar generation facility and trail that will be located in Salem County, New Jersey, between Kings Highway and Duboise Road. The Fenwick Creek solar project will help diversify the state’s energy resources while delivering affordable and reliable energy to help meet New Jersey’s goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
38 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power 11K homes annually
Located in Salem County, NJ
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Fenwick Creek Solar Project is a planned facility in New Jersey. 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.
80M KWh
per year of carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$5.47 Million
expected to be generated in new tax revenue over 35 years. Local schools will receive more than 54% of the tax revenue.
114 Jobs
expected to be created during peak construction
Project details
- Awarded a New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) grant
- Located on 340 total acres: 250 acres fenced for solar panels, plus 90 acres for nature areas, trails, and farming where locations allow.
- Uses 2% of Mannington Township's agricultural land, well within Solar Act of 2021 limits that allow up to 5% (1,635 acres) of Salem County's 32,700 acres of prime farmland for solar development
- Features a 6-mile family trail network through native plantings and pollinator meadows, with educational displays highlighting clean energy, farming, environmental conservation, and local history
- Incorporates agricultural uses as permitted by CSI program
- Creates 114 construction jobs at peak and 3 permanent operations/maintenance positions
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Local economic stimulus during construction
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Expected project timeline
2024 - 2026
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 - 2027
In Development
Construction
2027
Operational
Operations
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
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
• Visual Impact Assessment
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• Wetland Desktop Evaluation
• Wetland Delineation
• Threatened & Endangered Species Desktop Assessment
• Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
• Cultural Phase 1A Study
• Topography Survey
• Hydrology Study
• Geotechnical Study
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 understand how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complement the local geography and unique culture, to improve lives and build stronger communities. Through ongoing collaborations with community organizations like the Burke County Chamber of Commerce, AES seeks to cultivate lasting partnerships with meaningful impact.
Meet your AES team
Ryan Irwin
Russell Henson
Richard Lambert
Contact us
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