Paddlefish Solar is a proposed 350 MW solar project being developed by EDF Renewables in Wells and Huntington Counties, Indiana.
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The Paddlefish Solar Project will bring power and benefits to Wells and Huntington Counties and the state of Indiana.
$350 million
At least $350 million of investment, creating a significant, long-term addition to the local tax base.
$90 million
More than $90 million in stable, long-term tax revenue over the life of the project for local schools, police, fire, and other critical services.
Made in USA
Home-grown energy in Indiana using American-made solar panels.
64,000
Enough electricity to power the equivalent of 64,000 homes.
350+
More than 350 construction jobs, as well as long-term positions in operations and maintenance.
Preserving Farmland
The project provides landowners and farmers with stable revenue, which allows them to diversify their income and keep farms in families for generations to come. After the life of the project, the land can be returned to its original condition. Why Wells and Huntington Counties?
- High demand for energy from regional utilities, corporations, and customers
- Located near existing utility infrastructure, making delivering electricity more efficient
- Interested landowners and farmers looking to diversify income
Project Phases
2019-2023
Land Rights Acquisition and Interconnection Studies
2023-2025
Environmental Field Studies and Community Engagement
2025-2026
Local and State Permitting
2026-2027
Project Construction
2028-2029
Start of Operations
EDF Renewables North America, the developer of the Paddlefish Solar Project, is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The Company delivers grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex subsidiary, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids. EDF Renewables’ North American portfolio consists of 18 GW of developed projects and 14.6 GW under service contracts.
Learn more at https://www.edf-re.com
