SOLAR POWER IN GEORGIA

Red Branch Solar Project

in development

AES’ Red Branch Solar project is a proposed solar facility in Burke County, Georgia. The project will support Georgia’s growing demand for new low-cost electricity resources. The project will positively impact both the environment and the local economy by reducing carbon dioxide emissions and producing significant tax revenue and other economic benefits for the area, while supporting Georgia’s growing demand for low-cost electricity resources.

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200 MW planned capacity

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Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 34,000 homes anually

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Located in Burke County, GA

Our clean energy commitment

AES’ Red Branch Solar Project is a planned facility in Georgia. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.

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Economic and environmental benefits

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.

440,000 MWh

Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions

$28 Million

Expected to be generated in property tax revenue for Burke County and local schools over the life of the project.

300+ Jobs

Expected to be created during peak construction

Project details

Leased through voluntary agreements on 1,200 acres of privately held land, equivalent to 0.22% of Burke County’s total land area
Project design ensures minimum setbacks for project equipment of at least 200 feet from property boundaries and road rights of way, increasing to 300 feet for adjacent properties with residences
Setback areas will mostly consist of the existing dense vegetation on the property to maintain a familiar view. Vegetation will be supplemented within setback areas where needed to provide effective screening.
Customers throughout Georgia will receive clean energy produced by the project
AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
At the end of the project’s life, a decommissioning plan allows the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time

Clean energy benefits

local communities

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Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts

Job creation during construction and operation

Local economic stimulus during construction

Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions

Expected project timeline

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2023-2024

Project Preparation

Development, Siting, Permitting

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2025-2026

In Development

Construction

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2026

Operational

Operations

Project updates

Join us for one of our open house sessions on February 5, 2025 at:
The Ice Plant in Waynesboro
260 Barron St.
Waynesboro, GA 30830

Light refreshments will be provided at both sessions. There will not be a formal presentation, so community members may come and go at any time during the session.

Morning Session (Coffee and Conversations): 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

This session invites members of the public to speak directly with members of the Red Branch Solar team one on one and explore project details.

Evening Session (Open House): 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Community members can explore the project details through a board walk-through. AES team members will be available to answer questions about the information on the board.

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Sustainability Resources

Sustainability best practices

At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.

Environmental and technical studies

We conduct a series of studies to ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed, having completed the following assessments with additional analyses underway.
• Preliminary Hydrology Study
◦ Westwood Professional Services, Inc., April 2024
• Aquatic Resources Report
◦ WSP USA, Inc., October 2023
• Geotechnical Report
◦ Terracon, Stage 1, August 2023
• Habitat Assessment Report (Desktop)
◦ WSP USA, Inc., November 2023
• Cultural Resources (Desktop)
◦ WSP USA, Inc., May 2024
• Fiscal Impact Report
◦ Tiffany A. Morrissey, August 2024
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
◦ Langan Engineering, May 2023

Local partnerships

At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to understand how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complements the local geography and unique culture, to improve lives and build stronger communities.