WINNER SOLAR PROJECT PROFILE
Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Virginia is developing Winner Solar, a 120 MW facility that is expected to generate enough energy to power up to 23,000 homes. Situated in Clinton County, the location is highly suitable for a solar energy project and will connect to an existing transmission line that traverses the site.
A Clean Economic Opportunity for Clinton County
Winner 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 Winner Solar will be delivered into the local electrical grid, helping to diversify Pennsylvania’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 the jobs directly and indirectly created during the construction and operation of Winner Solar, this project also creates opportunities for companies with renewable energy goals to expand into Clinton County, as they seek to open new locations in areas with access to renewable power.
Local Economic Benefits
• Hundreds of jobs and significant local spending during construction
• Local farmers and landowners can diversify their income through lease payments that can be reinvested in their farms and communities
• Long-term state and local tax revenue for schools, government services, and public infrastructure
• Does not negatively impact county services
• Attracts further business investment
• Prefunded decommissioning bond ensures local governments and landowners are protected against removal costs