SOLAR POWER IN NEW JERSEY
Fenwick Creek Solar Project
AES’ Fenwick Creek project is a planned 38 MW solar generation facility and trail that will be located in Salem County, New Jersey, between Kings Highway and Duboise Road. The Fenwick Creek solar project will help diversify the state’s energy resources while delivering affordable and reliable energy to help meet New Jersey’s goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
38 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 19,000 homes annually
Located in Salem County, NJ
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Fenwick Creek Solar Project is a planned facility in New Jersey. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
$5.47 Million
expected to be generated in new tax revenue over 35 years. Local schools will receive more than 54% of the tax revenue.
114 Jobs
expected to be created during peak construction
Project details
- Location & Site: The project is sited on Waldac Dairy Farm in Mannington Township, NJ, with the substation adjacent to the local 69kV line. The total project area is approximately 634.9 acres.
- Acreage Breakdown: About 300 acres will be fenced for solar modules and infrastructure, while the remaining acreage includes buffers, farmable land, wetlands, waterbodies, and ecological areas.
- Natural Areas & Buffers: The project incorporates native ecological landscaping and buffers designed to complement the local environment, protect wetlands, and integrate the site into the natural landscape.
- Pollinator Habitat: A pollinator plan is required and implemented throughout the solar fields, using native grasses and flowering forbs to create dedicated pollinator-friendly habitats that benefit local agriculture and soil health.
- Agricultural Uses: The project supports ongoing agriculture through sheep grazing within the solar fields (agrivoltaics), small-acreage farming outside the fenced area, and soil restoration for future agriculture after decommissioning.
- Job Creation: Approximately 75–100 jobs will be created during construction, with 1–2 full-time operational jobs post-construction. Local businesses benefit from increased economic activity and supply needs.
- CSI Program: Fenwick Creek Solar is a recipient of New Jersey’s Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) award, supporting grid-connected clean energy and agricultural benefits through pollinator and land management requirements.
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Local economic stimulus during construction
Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
Expected project timeline
2024 - 2026
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 - 2027
In Development
Construction
2027
Operational
Operations
Sustainability Resources
Sustainability best practices
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle to build a more resilient future.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
• Wetland and waterbody delineation
• Habitat Assessment
• Marsh bird survey
• Breeding Bird survey
• Rare Plant survey
• Winter raptor survey
• Hydrology study
• Wildlife Site Characterization
Local partnerships
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
- Village of Arcade: Helped purchase new village signage to support community health and resilience initiatives, enhancing the well-being of residents.
- Eagle Free Library: Supported capital improvements and the purchase of new technology to enhance library facilities, providing better access to resources and services for the community.
- North Java Fire Department: Aided the purchase of life-saving equipment for first responders to support community safety.
- AES is a proud member and partner of:
• Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce
• Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY)
Meet your AES team
Laura Kellogg
Russell Henson
Richard Lambert
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Fenwick Solar.