About the Project
The Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center is a proposed solar power generation facility of up to 250 megawatts (MW) in Franklin County, Ohio, targeted to begin operating in 2023. Solar technology uses the power of the sun to deliver clean, renewable energy and is now one of the lowest-cost energy sources available.
The Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center is an opportunity to boost the local economy of Franklin County and create jobs, all while generating clean, American made energy to meet Ohio's growing electricity demand.
250
megawatts
45,000
homes powered annually
50,000
cars off the road
Cash Crop
Solar is the new cash crop for farmers and ranchers. Lease payments provide a steady stream of income.
Jobs
At peak construction, Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center is expected to employ as many as 800 people. After construction, the project will employ up to 3 additional permanent operations and maintenance (O&M) staff.
Local Economic Impact
An estimated $4.4 million will be invested in Franklin County per year through new taxes and landowners’ payments over the life of the project.