Arevon Energy held a milestone event in November to celebrate the start of construction on its 124-MWDC Big Muddy Solar Project in Jackson County, Illinois. Commercial operation is anticipated for the end of 2026.
Arevon developed and will own and operate the Big Muddy Solar Project, the company’s first utility-scale project in Illinois. Previously known as Campbell Solar, the project was renamed Big Muddy Solar to acknowledge the river that winds through Jackson County and the project’s logo includes an outline of Murphysboro’s legendary Big Muddy Monster, a nod to local pride and history.
Arevon has partnered with Signal Energy to build Big Muddy Solar, which will employ more than 250 workers, including from local labor organizations IBEW Local 702, IUOE Local 318 and Laborers’ International Union of North America Local Union 773. Big Muddy Solar is under a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with an American multinational technology company. Arevon will plant pollinator-friendly plants underneath and around the array.
The Arevon team, public officials, community and business leaders, landowners and other project stakeholders celebrate the start of construction on the Big Muddy Solar Project.
As the long-term owner and operator of Big Muddy Solar, Arevon is committed to prioritizing community giving throughout the lifecycle of its projects. Arevon’s community giving approach is centered around the following pillars: development and support of education; alleviating food and housing insecurity; and increasing and supporting public health and safety. To date, Arevon has partnered with and supported the following local organizations and initiatives: Elverado Education Foundation, Murphysboro Education Foundation, Junior Achievement, Future Farmers of America, 4-H Council, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) STEM Education Research Center, SPARK 618, Victory Dream Center, Murphysboro Food Pantry, 724 Ministries, Carbondale Warming Center, Revitalize 62966, Vergennes Volunteer Fire Department, Murphysboro-Pomona-Somerset Fire Department, Jackson County Ambulance Service and Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center, among others.
“Arevon’s commitment to renewable innovation goes beyond generating solar power — it’s about empowering the next generation in our local communities,” said Dr. Harvey Henson, director at the STEM Education Research Center at SIUC. “We’re thrilled that the Big Muddy Solar Project’s support and partnership with SIUC is helping students, families and educators across Jackson County engage in real-world STEM learning and develop the skills and curiosity needed to lead the energy future.”
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