Over the 40 year lifetime of the project, it will provide millions of dollars in property taxes that will directly benefit the Perry County community. During peak construction, it is planned to provide nearly 300 jobs and will employ local talent to supply up to 5 full time operating jobs.
Status: In development
in the United States for solar operations
to be produced by the solar panels on site
that will be able to be stored by the project’s BESS component.
Tons of CO₂ being saved by this project in comparison to fossil fuel energy facilities
Supporting Communities
Renewable energy can bring additional tax revenue to communities. This new source of public funding can reduce the tax burden on local residents and be used to support essential services, including schools, roads, fire departments and first responders.
Supporting Economies
Renewable energy projects bring valuable jobs to communities, both in construction and operations. Renewable energy projects also source services and supplies from local businesses, offering a further economic boost to the community.
Supporting Landowners
Landowners who choose to host solar panels, and/or energy storage have the opportunity to reinvest income earned in their own operations, save for retirement and use their increased purchasing power to support local businesses.
The Magnolia Lake Solar & Storage project will connect to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) ISO to provide locally produced, reliable clean to help meet the ever growing energy demand of growing communities in Southeast Mississippi.
As a renewable energy provider, RWE prides itself in harmonious development of energy projects that are as productive as they are protective of our natural environment. This means that RWE abides by all local, state and federal environmental guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the natural environment in the surrounding area.
Magnolia Lake will be designed to complement existing hunting land uses, protect the soil, and avoid negative impacts to wildlife. Solar farms produce electricity without generating any pollution, resulting in cleaner air and water when compared to traditional power plants.
Comprehensive studies are required as part of the planning and permitting process to protect public safety and the environment. Independence Solar will be virtually silent outside the fence line, while setbacks and vegetative screening will minimize visual impacts. An analysis was commissioned to confirm that there will not be a glare impact on neighbors and nearby roadways.