SOLAR POWER IN VIRGINIA
Red Brick Solar Project
AES’ Red Brick project is a planned solar facility in Lunenburg County, Virginia. The project will support the Commonwealth’s goal to generate 100% of its electricity from carbon-free energy sources by 2050.

Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Red Brick 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.
Project details
- Sited on approximately 1,118 acres of privately held, lease land
- Virginia Electric and Power customers 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 counties, towns and school districts

Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family

Local economic stimulus during construction

Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy

Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
Expected project timeline
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.
• 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.
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