FREEBORN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Project Details
Arevon is proud to be building the Horseshoe Energy Project, located in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
Here is a snapshot of the project:
Project Capacity
200 MWac
Location
Freeborn County, Minnesota. The power will be transmitted to the Hayward - Adams 161 kV line and ITC Midwest.
Land Area
The project will have a footprint of nearly 2,000 acres of land to locate solar panel arrays, a Battery Energy Storage System, an operations and maintenance building, inverters and access roads.
Power Generation
The project is expected to generate enough solar energy to power the average electricity consumption of approximately 28,000 Minnesota homes each year.
Project Life
Once constructed, the project has a 35-year useful life. After this time, it will be decommissioned in accordance with a decommissioning plan and bond.
Benefits
Community Benefits
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Generates property and sales tax revenue for schools, first responders and other local needs
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Compensates landowners for land use providing stable income source for over 35 years
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Contracts with local businesses and services
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Does not place heavy burden on government-supported services like schools and roads
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Results in secondary economic activity for local restaurants, hotels and other retail and wholesale businesses
Power Benefits
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Does not need external fuel inputs, reducing transportation risks and increasing reliability
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Will help Minnesota meet its power needs
Environmental Benefits
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Produces zero-emissions power that does not contribute to local pollution or global climate change
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Generates power without emissions or odors
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Will help Minnesota meet its clean energy and climate goals