Work has broken ground for the construction of the Sycamore Creek Solar plant by National Grid Renewables. The 117 MW solar project is located in Crawford County, Ohio and is expected to bring a number of benefits to the community. It has been contracted out to Kiewit Power Constructors who are the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partners. Both companies have worked together on four other projects in the state and this will be their fifth together. It will bring National Grid Renewables’ portfolio in Ohio to 675 MW. Furthermore, the project, located on approximately 1,000 acres of land, is expected to be completed and begin operation by late 2025.
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More on the Solar Plant
The Sycamore Creek Solar plant will provide clean energy to the electric grid through a new substation that will be constructed next to the existing Howard to Chatfield 138 kV transmission line. Additionally, the energy generated from the farm will offset nearly 158,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This is the equivalent of taking an estimated 34,000 vehicles off the road every year.
Project Overview
Location: Crawford County, Ohio
Capacity: 117 MW
Contractors: Kiewit Power Constructors
Project scope: 1,000 acres
Completion date: By end of year
“Together, we are building a sustainable future while creating significant economic benefits for the communities we serve,” said Brian Koller, vice president of Kiewit Power Constructors. “This marks another milestone in our shared commitment to advancing clean energy solutions across Ohio.”
Community Benefits from the Sycamore Creek Solar Plant
In terms of the community, the Sycamore Creek Solar plant will open up job opportunities for around 160 workers. Further, it will generate an estimated US$16 million in new tax revenue for Crawford County. An additional estimated US$27 million will be generated in direct economic benefit for the local community.
