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.
Enel Green Power 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.
Enel Green Power strives 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.
Solar
In development
70MW Solar
17 landowners and 707 acres
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 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.
Compared to many other types of commercial development, low-profile solar panels present minimal visual impact. Vegetative screening will be added around nearby homes.
We are proud to stand side by side with local residents, skilled tradespeople and landowners as we bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars into local economies through our renewable energy projects.
Brittany Staszak is responsible for all aspects of renewable energy project development and is part of the team working in the northeast. She oversees the entire development process, from site origination, to grid interconnection, permitting, community engagement, and up to construction.
A native of Pennsylvania, Brittany started her career in renewables in 2014 and joined Enel in 2019. She holds a degree in Political Science and Government from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Do you have any questions? We want to hear from you. If you have any inquiry about the project please contact the Development Manager at Brittany.Staszak@enel.com. For other questions please enter your information below and we will be in touch shortly.