Avangrid Completes First Solar Panel Installation at Powell Creek Project in Ohio

Avangrid, Inc. announced the installation of the “Golden Row” at its Powell Creek solar project in Putnam County, Ohio, near Miller City. The Golden Row, the initial row of solar panels, will serve as the model for the rest of the construction.

The Powell Creek project, situated on land leased directly from landowners, will feature approximately 300,000 solar panels, generating enough energy to power at least 30,000 homes annually. The construction phase is providing up to 400 jobs, primarily for local residents.

Avangrid anticipates that the Powell Creek project will benefit the community through property taxes and payments to landowners. Additionally, the nearby town of Miller City has annexed the project area, allowing it to capture revenue to support the construction of a new sewer line. Construction at Powell Creek began late last year and represents Avangrid’s second renewable energy initiative in Ohio. In 2012, Avangrid completed the Blue Creek wind farm, which has a capacity of 304 MW and generates enough power for about 76,000 homes each year.

“I am excited to see that work at our Powell Creek solar project is off to a great start. This is a milestone worth celebrating because it will set the tone for the rest of our construction,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Powell Creek is another great example of Avangrid executing on its plan to grow renewable energy generation, help the country meet ambitious clean energy goals, and accelerate the clean energy transition.”

“We’ve been trying to do this for a long time,” said Miller City Mayor Jim Erford. “With Powell Creek, we are projected to expand our tax base by ten times and grow our town for the first time in many years. We are thrilled to bring new development, new families, and a new energy into the community we love so much.”