SOLAR POWER IN VIRGINIA

Red Brick Solar Project

in development

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.

A solar farm with rows of solar panels on a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
A gray lightning bolt inside a circular gradient ring transitioning from purple to green.
130 MW planned capacity
Illustration of a gray house with a blue pipe extending downward, connected to a multicolored horizontal line representing utilities.
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 21,600 homes annually
Gray map pin icon with a rainbow-colored ring at the base.
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.  

Two workers wearing hard hats and sunglasses inspect solar panels outdoors. They are dressed in dark uniforms with a logo on the chest. The background shows a field with more solar panels and trees under a clear sky.

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

A gray heart with a gradient ring in blue, purple, and green encircling it.

Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts

Gray plant icon with two leaves outlined in gradient colors.

Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family

A gray leaf icon with a gradient outline transitioning from blue to green.

Local economic stimulus during construction

Icon of a document with a dollar sign in a circle, representing financial or billing information.

Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy

A gray leaf icon with a gradient outline transitioning from blue to green.

Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions

Aerial view of a large solar farm with rows of solar panels on green grass, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

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.

Contact us

 

We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Red Brick Solar Project.