SOLAR POWER IN VIRGINIA
Pulaski Solar Project
AES’ Pulaski project is a planned solar facility in Pulaski County, VA. The project will support the Commonwealth’s goal to generate 100% of its electricity from carbon-free energy sources by 2050.
150 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 25,000 homes annually
Located in Pulaski County, VA
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Pulaski 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.
1000+ Metric Tons
of CO2 eliminated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$13 M
expected to be generated in tax revenue for Pulaski County over the life of the project
Local jobs to be created during construction
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
Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Expected project timeline
Now - 2025
Project Preparation
Construction
2025
Operational
Expected operations
2028
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
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
- Phase I Cultural Resource Survey
- 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.
AES is a proud member and partner of:
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- SHINE/SVCC (Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence)
- KidWind Challenge, Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy, James Madison University
- University of Richmond
- Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
- Virginia Association of Counties
- Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance
- Virginia Community College System
- Virginia Tech
Meet your AES team
Charles McClure
Reggie Butler
Richard Lambert
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Pulaski Solar.