SOLAR POWER IN NEW JERSEY

Fenwick Creek Solar Project

in development

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.

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38 MW planned capacity
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Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 11,000 homes annually
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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.  

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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

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Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts

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Job creation during construction and operation

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Local economic stimulus during construction

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Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions

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Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits

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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.
  • Aquatic resources: Wetlands, Waterways, Floodplains Investigations
  • Endangered resources: Threatened and Endangered Species, Migratory Birds and Eagles, Sensitive Habitat Assessment, Land Use, Public and Conservation Land and Farmland Classification, 
  • Cultural resources: Pedestrian Surveys and State Historic Preservation Office Coordination. 
  • Drain Tile surveys
  • Geotechnical surveys
  • Phase 1 environmental site assessment
  • FAA Glint and Glare studies

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, and other key stakeholders to understand how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complements the local geography and unique culture, to improve lives and build stronger communities.

Contact us

We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Fenwick Solar.