A new solar plant is underway in Jackson County, Michigan. Geronimo Power, a leading clean energy developer in the central United States, began construction of its Jackson County Solar project, a 125-megawatt facility that will be integrated into the regional portfolio known as MiSolar.
The Midwest-based company with agricultural roots has committed to consolidating its presence in the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) market. With this addition, Geronimo is approaching the gigawatt threshold in clean energy capacity. clean energy capacity installed capacity in this region.
Economic and environmental impact of the solar plant
According to official data, the plant will contribute approximately $28 million in tax revenues during its first two decades of operation. These funds will be distributed among local governments, municipalities and school districts, fostering a direct and sustained impact on the county’s economy. Barnhart Energy Company is responsible for construction, and approximately 300 temporary jobs are expected to be generated.
The infrastructure also represents an environmental advance. It is estimated that it will reduce carbon dioxide emissions emissions by an estimated 161,300 metric tons per year, equivalent to removing more than 37,000 vehicles from the road each year. It will also generate enough electricity to power 33,600 homes per year, bolstering the region’s energy supply with renewable sources.
This project joins other recent projects such as Portage Solar250 MW, located in Wisconsin. Together, the initiatives developed by Geronimo have already generated more than $275 million in new tax revenues for communities within the MISO market.
Source and photo: Geronimo Power
