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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.
Investment
Millions of dollars in local estimated investment based off of 170 MWac
Power Generation
When operational, Bell Solar-plus-Storage will generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 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
2024-2025
Engineering and environmental studies start
2025-2026
Permitting and pre-construction activities
2027
Construction start
December 2027
Commercial operation of Bell Solar-plus-Storage Project