Consumers Energy and Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center Partner on 250MW Solar Project

Consumers Energy, in collaboration with Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, has announced plans to construct their inaugural large-scale solar project, slated to commence construction in April with full operational capacity expected by 2026. The Muskegon Solar Energy Center, a 250-megawatt facility, will harness clean, renewable energy capable of powering around 40,000 households, aligning with Consumers Energy’s target of achieving 8,000 megawatts of solar energy by 2040.

David Hicks, Vice President of Clean Energy Development at Consumers Energy, emphasized the significance of projects like the Muskegon Solar Energy Center in driving the company’s ambitious clean energy objectives. He praised the partnership with Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, citing its extensive service history and the mutual benefits of solar energy generation and revenue generation.

Spanning approximately 1,900 acres of land within the Resource Recovery Center’s premises, in collaboration with Moorland Township, the project represents a unique collaboration between the three entities. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to provide clean water and now, clean, renewable energy to the local community.

Dave Johnson, Director of the Resource Recovery Center, expressed satisfaction with the solar farm project, highlighting its alignment with the vision of Muskegon County Commissioners and its potential benefits for the local community, including Moorland Township and the Ravenna School District.

Consumers Energy will assume ownership and operation of the project while leasing the underlying property, offering a substantial ongoing revenue stream for the Resource Recovery Center, Moorland Township, and Muskegon County. For further details on Consumers Energy’s solar initiatives and their impact on Michigan communities, interested parties can access additional information through provided links.

Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, aims to transition away from coal as an energy source by 2025, striving for net-zero carbon emissions and fulfilling 90 percent of customers’ energy demands through clean sources such as wind and solar power.