SOLAR POWER IN GEORGIA
Sweet Magnolia Solar Project
AES’ Sweet Magnolia project is a proposed solar project located three miles south of the Devereux Community in Hancock County, Georgia and will support Georgia’s goal to generate 27% total final energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030. This project will use the most advanced solar energy technologies to maximize clean energy production.
165 MW solar + energy storage
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 30,000 homes annually
Located in Hancock County, GA
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Sweet Magnolia Solar Project is a planned 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.
398,000 MWh
Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
$35 million
Approximately Expected to be generated in new tax revenue for Hancock County and local schools over the life of the project.
250+ jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction
Project details
- 1,260 acres of privately-held land, equivalent to 0.42% of Hancock County’s total land area
- 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 – 2027
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2028 – 2029
In Development
Construction
2029
Operational
Operations
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.
Brunswick County Community Support:
- Sponsored the 2024 InnovateHER Summit
- Donated to the Town of Alberta’s Back to School Bash
- Donated approximately $1,000 worth of toys to the Town of Alberta's 2024 Toys-for-Tots Drive
AES is a proud member of:
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- University of Richmond
- Virginia Association of Counties
- Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance
- Virginia Community College System
- Virginia Tech
- SHINE / SVCC (Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence)
- KidWind Challenge, Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy, James Madison University
Project resources
AES fact sheet
Sweet Magnolia fact sheet
Sweet Magnolia Special Use permit application
Meet your AES team
Evan Halloran
Will Vesley
Erica Harris
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Sweet Magnolia solar project.