Energy Storage in Virginia
Fox Hollow Energy
The Fox Hollow Energy project is helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. As a company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative energy solutions with long-term impact, our projects create jobs, build community partnerships, generate revenue for local governments and schools, and protect the environment.
485 MW battery energy storage planned capacity
Enough stored energy to power the equivalent of 364,000 homes for 4 hours
Located in
Spotsylvania County, VA
Our clean energy commitment
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
Economic and environmental benefits
The project is expected to generate substantial economic and environmental benefits for local communities and the region.
Project details
- Sited on approximately 30 acres (with the BESS fenced acreage being around 20 acres)
- Contained entirely within the Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Expected project timeline
2025 – 2028
Development, siting, permitting
2028 – 2029
Construction
2029
Operations
How clean energy benefits local communities
Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
Job creation during construction and operation
Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
Local economic stimulus during construction
Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
Project updates
Partnering with communities for the future of clean energy
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 see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Local partnerships:
- Mary Washington Hospital Foundation
- Spotsylvania County Parks & Recreation
- Germanna Community College Educational Foundation
- John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Museum
- Rappahannock Area YMCA, Inc.
- Shannon Air Museum
- Spotsylvania Education Foundation
- The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
- Thurman Brisben Center
- Commonwealth Victory Fund
- Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department
- University of Mary Washington Foundation
- Virginia Community Food Connections
- 1st Responder Canine
- Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds, Inc.
- Central Rappahannock Regional Library
- Spotsylvania County Little League
- Saint Michael Athletic Boosters Club
Meet your AES team
Jason Guarnera
Will Vesley
Richard Lambert
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Fox Hollow Energy. Please contact us using the information below.