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.
130 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power 21.6K homes annually
Located in Lunenburg County, VA
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.
1000s of metric tons
of CO2 eliminated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$ Millions in tax revenue
expected to be generated for Pulaski County over the life of the project
100s of local jobs
to be created during construction
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
2019 – 2025
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 - 2027
In Development
Construction
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
AES and its environmental consultant conducted a preliminary assessment of the environmental conditions at the site based on a review of publicly available maps, studies, and previous environmental reports prepared for the property. More detailed information is being obtained through due diligence and site-specific studies, as well as community feedback, and will be used to inform the design process.
The Project design will seek to avoid and minimize environmental impacts to the extent possible. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to further minimize impacts throughout the Project lifecycle.
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
Zachary Pierce
Anne Kelly
Richard Lambert
Contact us
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