BIG ELM SOLAR PROJECT PROFILE

Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Virginia, is constructing Big Elm Solar, an up to 200 MW facility that is expected to generate enough energy to power up to 44,000 homes per year. 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 will be delivered into 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. In addition to creating direct and indirect jobs during construction and operations, Big Elm Solar will create opportunities for companies seeking to open new locations in areas with access to renewable power to expand into Bell County.

Local Economic Benefits

• Enough power for about 44,000 average Texas homes (200 MW)
• 30+ years of annual tax revenue for Bell County
• Will bring part-time and full-time jobs to the community during construction and operations phases
• 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