SOLAR POWER IN GEORGIA
Heart Pine Solar Project
AES’ Heart Pine solar project is a planned solar facility in Marion County, GA. The project will provide clean, reliable power for the electric grid and serve area residents.
150 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power 30K Georgia homes annually
Located in Marion County, Georgia
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Heart Pine Solar Project is a proposed facility in Georgia. 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.
330,000 MWh
of carbon-free electricity produced each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$18 million
local tax revenue expected to be generated for schools and the county
250+ local jobs
expected to be created during construction
Project details
- 757 acres of privately held land, equivalent to 0.32% of Marion County’s total land
- Customers throughout Georgia 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 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
2028/2029
Operational
Operations
Heart Pine Solar Project resources
Heart Pine Solar Project resources
Additional information
Safety & 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.
- 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
- Hydrologic & Hydraulic 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 see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Meet your AES team
Evan Halloran
Reggie Butler
Tamara Slade
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Heart Pine Solar Project. Please contact us using the information below.