National Grid Renewables has announced the start of onsite construction at its 117MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio.
Once operational, the Dodson Creek project, located within the PJM market, will generate an estimated US$49m in direct economic benefit for the local community, the developer said.
Vice president of construction and engineering Joe Ibrahim said: “Dodson Creek is our fourth project to begin construction in Ohio and the second in Highland County.
“This project is the next chapter in our commitment to helping communities across Ohio realise the economic benefits of the clean energy transition.”
Dodson Creek follows National Grid Renewables’ operational Yellowbud Solar project – the first and largest project in their Ohio portfolio, as well as its current construction projects, Ross County Solar and Fayette Solar.
In total, and in addition to a robust development portfolio, the four sites represent a 558.5MW portfolio of construction and operating projects throughout the Buckeye state.
Throughout the construction phase, the 1300-acre project is expected to create and sustain approximately 200 construction jobs.
Dodson Creek is contracted with Kiewit as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner.
Once operational, the project is anticipated to produce approximately US$21m in new tax revenue for Highland County and local townships, school districts and emergency (fire/EMS/mental health) districts.
Additionally, National Grid Renewables has pledged to contribute US$585,000 to Highland County charities and organisations through a dedicated charitable fund.