AMBER MEADOW SOLAR PROJECT
About the Project
Amber Meadow Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is developing a proposed energy center project in Irwin County, Georgia. Designed to generate up to 200 megawatts of energy, the project represents a $430 million investment in the local community. The proposed project area encompasses approximately 1,500 acres, with roughly 900 acres expected to be occupied by solar panels.
When constructed, the project is expected to create up to 270 construction jobs and contribute $49.2 million in payments in lieu of taxes over the life of the project to local taxing authorities. As development continues, we are working through the applicable permitting and review processes and remain committed to bringing reliable energy infrastructure and economic investment to Irwin County.
It is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun.
Economic Benefits
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HEALTH
The benefits of solar energy on health-related air quality are worth even more than the electricity itself.
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
Solar energy has among the least environmental impacts of any form of electric generation.
ENVIRONMENT
PROPERTY VALUE
Multiple studies have found solar projects have no significant impacts on property values.
PROPERTY VALUE
DECOMMISSIONING
Decommissioning is the process of removing all components of the solar project and returning the land to its original condition.
DECOMMISSIONING
*Estimated over first 30 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.