AES’ McCracken solar project is a planned solar facility in McCracken County, Kentucky. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
Project overview
60 MW solar
Enough clean energy to power 10,000 Kentucky homes annually
McCracken County, KY
Project details
- 615 acres of privately-held land
- Big Rivers Electric Corporation 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
Expected project timeline
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.
$7 million
Expected to be generated in property tax revenue for McCracken County over the life of the project.
150 jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- 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
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
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.
- Threatened and Endangered Species Study
- Wetland Impacts Study
- Preliminary Drainage Report
- Economic Impact Analysis
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Property Value Impact Study
- Traffic Study
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
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
- Greater Paducah Economic Development
Meet your AES team
Jeremy Evans
Development Manager
Trevor Hindmarch
Permitting Manager
Katie Haarsager
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES' McCracken Solar project
Email: KYstakeholderrelations@aes.com
Phone number: 832-776-3040
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