AES’ Heart Pine solar project is a planned solar facility in Marion County, GA. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
Project overview
150 MW solar
Enough clean energy to power 30,000 Georgia homes annually
Marion County, Georgia
Project details
- 757 acres of privately held land, equivalent to 0.32% of Marion County’s total land
- Customers throughout Georgia will receive clean energy produced by the project
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Proposed project timeline
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.
330,000 MWh
Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions.
~$18 million
Expected to be generated in tax revenue for local schools and Marion County over the life of the project. Local schools will receive approximately 70% of the tax revenue.
250+ jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction.
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term tax revenue to counties and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
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, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Wetland Desktop Evaluation
- Wetland Delineation
- Threatened & Endangered Species Desktop Assessment
- Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
- Cultural Phase 1A Study
- Topography Survey
- Hydrologic & Hydraulic Study
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
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.
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Meet your AES team
Evan Halloran
Development Manager
Reggie Butler
Permitting Project Manager
Tamara Slade
Senior Stakeholder Relations Manager
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Heart Pine Solar project.
Phone number: 470-201-5441
Email: GAStakeholderRelations@aes.com
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