IPL to Acquire Clinton County Solar Project
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowIndianapolis Power & Light Co. is planning to acquire a 195 megawatt solar project. The solar project, which is expected to be completed in 2023, will be located in Clinton County, and Chicago-based Invenergy will develop the project and manage construction.
Once operating, the company says the solar facility will generate enough electricity to power more than 30,000 homes. The project is also expected to create 200 temporary construction jobs.
“IPL has a long history of providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service to our customers,” said IPL President Kristina Lund. “Our investment in solar energy allows us to diversify our electric generation portfolio, while still reliably serving our customers.”
Through its Integrated Resource Plan, IPL says it identified a need for new generation resources to serve customers’ needs.
“The recent advancements in digital technologies and renewable energy give our customers a wide variety of options when it comes to how they power their homes and businesses,” said Lund. “Gone are the days when customers had to choose between reliability, affordability and sustainability. Now they can have all three, and this solar project is a great example of how IPL can help our customers achieve their most important personal and business objectives.”
Construction on the project is expected to begin in the fall.