Project overview

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220 MW solar generation capacity

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Enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 38,000 Pennsylvania homes annually

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Franklin and Fulton Counties, Pennsylvania

Project details 

  • In operation as of December 2023
  • 1,300 acres of privately held land
  • AES is the long-term owner and operator of the facility
  • A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was established with the University of Pennsylvania to purchase all electricity generated by the project, supporting the University's climate leadership and sustainability goals. The project will supply 70% of the electricity demand for Penn's academic campuses and the University of Pennsylvania Health System in the Greater Philadelphia area.
  • 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

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.

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400,000 MWh

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

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$17 million

Expected to be generated in new tax revenue for Franklin and Fulton Counties over the life of the project.

Local schools will receive more than 70% of the tax revenue.

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More than 200 jobs

were created during peak construction

5 long-term operations and maintenance jobs

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, 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.

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 understand how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complements the local geography and unique culture, to improve lives and build stronger communities.

AES is a proud member and partner of

  • Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry

Project updates

 

Penn celebrates operation and benefits of largest solar power project in Pennsylvania

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-celebrates-operation-and-benefits-largest-solar-power-project-pennsylvania


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Contact us

We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Great Cove solar project.

Phone number: (833) 258-2647
Email: Pastakeholderrelations@aes.com