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About the project
Northumberland Solar Project
Enel Green Power is developing the Northumberland Solar Project in the East Chillisquaque and West Chillisquaque Townships of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Featuring 70 MW of solar power capacity, commercial operations are expected to begin by the end of 2023. The Northumberland Solar Project will produce enough carbon-free electricity to power 11,000 local Pennsylvania households and avoid the emission of 72,000 tons of CO2 each year.
Our company has a proven record of developing solar and wind projects nationwide, and collaborating closely with landowners and civic leaders to create projects that benefit the entire community.
We strive not only to be a good neighbor, but also to become a strong community partner. Having an open dialogue with local residents is important to us, and we are dedicated to seeking community input and incorporating as much of that feedback as possible into our plans.
Technology
Solar
Status
In development
Capacity
70MW Solar
Landowners and acreage
17 landowners and 707 acres
Community Impact
Economic Benefit
Northumberland will bring in approximately $1.7 million in real estate tax revenue over the life of the project, which will benefit the local school district and public services. The project will also create over 330 jobs during construction, and generate predictable, long-term income for landowners.
Agricultural Presence
Agricultural presence can be maintained throughout the life of the project through native vegetation and other dual-use practices such as livestock grazing and bee pollination. While quietly and passively harvesting sunlight, the land beneath the solar panels lies fallow, which allows the quality of the soil to improve.
Visual Impact
Compared to many other types of commercial development, low-profile solar panels present minimal visual impact. Vegetative screening will be added around nearby homes.
Creating social and economic opportunities for local communities
Learn more about the benefits of our projects
Jared Foreman
Development Manager
Jared is a Development Manager in the Northeast region, with solar projects in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York. A native of West Virginia, he graduated from WVU with a BS in Energy Land Management and joined the team in 2017. He spends his time traveling between project areas in various states, and enjoys the time he spends meeting with others and sharing his interest in and knowledge of solar development.
Contact Us
Do you have any questions? We want to hear from you. If you have any inquiry about the project please contact the Project Developer at Communications.NorthAmerica@enel.com. For other questions please enter your information below and we will be in touch shortly.
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