Avangrid has finished the 202-MWDC Powell Creek solar project in Putnam County, Ohio, and it has begun to export energy into the local electric grid. Full commercial operation should be reached later this year.
“Powell Creek is an important, utility-scale solar project that will contribute to Northwest Ohio’s economy and energy independence,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “This project is coming online as energy demand continues to rise across the country, partly due to the growth of manufacturing, electrification, and data centers. When we add new sources of energy onto the grid, like Powell Creek, we’re creating a more robust and reliable electricity infrastructure to benefit the local community, region, and state.”
Powell Creek supported about 500 jobs during construction, most being local union workers from the region. Powell Creek sits on land leased directly from landowners. The project will directly support the community through property tax and landowner payments. The project is estimated to contribute over $31 million to local taxing jurisdictions over its life, which supports a variety of public services, including education.
This is Avangrid’s second project in Ohio. Avangrid built its Blue Creek wind project in 2012, which has a capacity of 304 MW.
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