BIG ELM SOLAR PROJECT PROFILE

Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Virginia, is operating Big Elm Solar, a 200 MW facility that generates enough energy to power up to 44,000 homes annually. Situated in Bell County, adjacent to existing transmission lines on remote private land, the location is highly suitable for a solar energy project.

A Clean Economic Opportunity for Bell County

Big Elm Solar offers a new source of economic development with long-term local and state tax revenue for schools, government services, and public infrastructure. The power from Big Elm Solar is delivered to the local Texas electrical grid, helping to diversify Texas’s energy portfolio. Solar power is one of the most cost-effective sources of electricity available today, and its ability to generate power at peak times helps reduce electricity costs for all consumers. 

Local Economic Benefits

• Enough power for about 44,000 average Texas homes (200 MW)
• 30+ years of annual tax revenue for Bell County
• Part-time and full-time jobs to the community during construction and the long-term operations phase
• Taxpayers are protected against decommissioning costs
• Existing high-voltage power lines limit the need for new infrastructure
• Low panel height limits visibility to neighbors and nearby roads