Sweet Magnolia Solar

AES’ Sweet Magnolia project is a proposed solar project located three miles south of the Devereux Community in Hancock County, Georgia and will support Georgia’s goal to generate 27% total final energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030. This project will use the most advanced solar energy technologies to maximize clean energy production.

AES is committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.

Total projects overview

165 MW solar + energy storage

Enough clean energy to power over 30,000 Georgia homes annually

Hancock County, GA

Project details

1,260 acres of privately-held land, equivalent to 0.42% of Hancock County’s total land area
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

Expected project timeline

A project timeline for Sweet Magnolia Solar. The timeline spans from 2024 to 2029, divided into three phases: "Development - Siting - Permitting" (2024-2027) in blue, "Construction" (2028-2029) in purple, and "Operations" (2029) in green. A gradient line transitions through blue, purple, and green to represent the project phases.

Economic and environmental benefits

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible and sustainable clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.

398,000 MWh
Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions

Approximately $35 million dollars
Expected to be generated in new tax revenue for Hancock County and local schools over the life of the project.

250+ jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction

Clean energy benefits local communities

Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable and 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
Hydrology 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.