Rouget Road Solar

Project Description

Rouget Road Solar Farm is a 175 MWac solar and 60 MWac BESS project planned for development in Lenawee County, Michigan.

With panels actively sited on 1,400 acres of agricultural land, Rouget Road is unlikely to impact the viewshed of residential properties as it will be nestled away from homes and roads behind a buffer of existing trees and additional planted vegetation.

This 175 MW solar facility will produce enough reliable, pollution free electricity to power over 28,000 homes. During construction, The project will employ 400 full-time equivalent workers over a 18-month construction period. 5 permanent operations jobs will be directly created, along with another 9 indirect and induced jobs, during the life of the facility which is anticipated to be 40 years, it is projected that Rouget Road Solar Farm will generate $43.2 million in revenue for Lenawee County, money that can go to first responders, education, and community development. 

Rouget Road Solar Farm is anticipated to be commercially operational by the spring of 2027.

Status: In development

Site Location

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Project Benefits

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Supporting Communities

Rouget Road Solar Farm will provide millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to Lenawee County. This new source of public revenue can help reduce the tax burden on local residents. This is money that can be used to support important capital improvement projects and vital services including fire departments and first responders, schools, parks and roads. This project is a low impact form of development that will generate revenue, at no cost to the County, and with no added burden to local infrastructure and services.

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Supporting Rural Economies

Hundreds of jobs will be created during construction, offering opportunities for residents to enter the rapidly expanding clean energy workforce. Local businesses will see an economic boom as demand for lodging, restaurants, supplies, vehicle maintenance, and fuel increases throughout the 12-18 months of construction. During operations, 5 permanent positions will be created to operate and maintain Rouget Road Solar Farm, and the project will continue to source supplies from local businesses. Rouget Road Solar Farm will provide millions in a one-time pulse of economic activity during construction, and in annual economic impact throughout the life of the project, beyond the millions in revenue that will be paid directly to Lenawee County.

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Supporting Farmers & Landowners

Farmers who choose to harvest solar power are following a long tradition of using their land responsibly to produce food, fiber, and fuel. Rouget Road Solar Farm will be located on private property, offering participating landowners a reliable source of income over the 35-40 year life of the project. Farmers who choose to host solar panels have the opportunity to reinvest in their business’ operations, save for retirement and use their increased purchasing power to support local businesses throughout the community.

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Stronger Electric Grid

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Solar energy has become one of the most affordable and reliable sources of electricity available today. By harnessing the Sun’s energy, solar farms increase the resiliency of Michigan’s electric grid while protecting consumers from the volatility and rising costs of traditional energy sources.

Protecting the Environment and the Community

Rouget Road Solar Farm will be designed to complement existing agricultural 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 tradi-tional power plants.

Comprehensive studies are required as part of the planning and permitting process to protect public safety and the environment. Rouget Road Solar Farm will be virtually silent outside the fence line, while setbacks and vegetative screening will minimize viewshed impacts. Solar panels are designed to minimize glare and are often installed at major airports across the world.

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Rouget Road Solar Farm will use silicon-based PV panels, which are made of safe, well-tested materials commonly used in building and household products. The panels are fully sealed and extremely du-rable, preventing trace metals from escaping into the surrounding soil. PV solar panels are so safe that millions of families across the U.S. have put solar panels on their homes and literally sleep be-neath them. RWE’s advanced remote operations center will monitor the panels 24/7, 365 days a year while the onsite operations team will be available to respond in the unlikely event of an emergency.

At the end of Rouget Road Solar Farm’s useful life, equipment will be removed and the land can be returned to its original uses.

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