Harvesting the Kentucky Sunshine to Power Economic Development
Located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region—home to Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College—the Madison County Solar Project is a renewable energy initiative being advanced by ACCIONA.
The project is designed to support long-term economic development while delivering clean, reliable solar power to the region. It will contribute to local tax revenue over its operational life and play a role in strengthening the area’s sustainable energy future.
ACCIONA is committed to responsible development and strong community engagement, with a focus on working with local businesses, contractors, and service providers whenever possible during both construction and ongoing operations.
Local Benefits of Solar Energy
- A boost in tax revenue without an increased demand on local services like police and schools
- Local job creation and support of local businesses
- Local partnership opportunities. Each ACCIONA project includes a social impact management program dedicated to advancing education, wellness or environmental stewardship
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: Madison County, Kentucky
- Capacity: 100 MW PV
- Technology: Solar panels affixed to solar trackers
- Timeline:
- Local Permitting: 2020-2026
- Construction: 2026-2028
- Begin Operations: 2028
KEY POINTS
- Key project in a portfolio of solar farms being developed by ACCIONA
- Site will feature solar panels, affixed to solar-trackers that maximize production throughout the day
- Expected to generate millions in local tax revenue over the life of the project, while offering income diversity to the landowners participating in the solar farm
- Up to 300 new direct jobs during peak construction and an estimated 5 to 7 permanent jobs once operational