Summer Shade Solar

Overview

Proposed 106 MW photovoltaic solar-plus storage facility in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Sited within Metcalfe County
Interconnect: 161 kV Summer Shade Substation
Projected Construction Start: Q2 2026
Target Commercial Operation Date: Q2 2028
Project life: 30 – 40 years

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Community

Job
Opportunities
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Construction
• 1 –2 year construction timeline
• Up to 150 – 350 construction jobs on average with higher peaks if needed
• Low barrier to entry, great opportunities for transitioning workforce, and preference for local labor

Operation
• 30 – 40 year plant life
• 2 – 3 permanent jobs
Tax
Revenue
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Based on initial analysis, Summer Shade will provide an estimated $3.1M of new local tax revenue to Metcalfe County over the project’s lifetime with an Industrial Revenue Bond and Payment In Lieu of Tax agreement
Additional Benefits
of Solar
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• Enhanced local grid resiliency with the integration of renewable energy sources from the Summer Shade project


• Improves air quality


• Diversifies economy