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Project Details
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Arevon is proud to be building the Bell Solar-plus-Storage Project, located in Shiawassee County, Michigan
Location
Here is a snapshot of the project:
Size
80 megawatts (MWac)/104 MWdc of solar and 90 MW of energy storage
Land Area
Shiawassee County, Michigan
80 megawatts (MWac)/104 MWdc of solar and 90 MW of energy storage, the project will have a footprint of approximately 585 acres of land to locate solar panel arrays, an operations and maintenance building, inverters, and access roads.
Power Generation
When operational, Bell Solar-plus-Storage will generate enough energy to power approximately 28,000 Michigan homes annually
Project Life
Once constructed, the project has a 35-year lifespan, and upon project completion, the project will be decommissioned in accordance with a decommissioning plan
Project Benefits
Community Benefits
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Will generate 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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Solar requires no fuel source such as natural gas and coal, the cost and transportation of which can be as much as 30% of a consumer’s electric bill
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Will help Michigan meet its renewable energy carbon-free goals
Environmental Benefits
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Produces energy with zero-emissions
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Will help improve surface water quality with a reduction in local fertilizer and pesticide use
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The pollinator-friendly environment under the panels allows for soil recovery and boosts local surrounding crop production
Timeline
2019
Arevon initiates development of Bell Solar-plus-Storage Project
2024-2026
Engineering and environmental studies to support permit application
2027
Construction
December 2027
Commercial operation