Solar in Oklahoma
Grand Mayes Solar
AES' Grand Mayes project is a planned 250MW solar facility in Mayes County, Oklahoma. 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.
250 MW solar planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 42,000 homes annually
Located in
Mayes County, OK
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.
Will create significant economic benefits for the local community
Local jobs expected to be created during construction
Project details
- Sited on approximately 2,400 acres of privately owned land
- 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
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
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.
AES is a proud member and partner of:
Pryor Chamber of Commerce
Additional information
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
AES and its environmental consultant conducted a preliminary assessment of the environmental conditions at the site based on a review of publicly available maps, studies, and previous environmental reports prepared for the property. More detailed information is being obtained through due diligence and site-specific studies, as well as community feedback, and will be used to inform the design process. The Project design will seek to avoid and minimize environmental impacts to the extent possible. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to further minimize impacts throughout the Project lifecycle.
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 see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Brunswick County Community Support:
- Sponsored the 2024 InnovateHER Summit
- Donated to the Town of Alberta’s Back to School Bash
- Donated approximately $1,000 worth of toys to the Town of Alberta's 2024 Toys-for-Tots Drive
AES is a proud member of:
- Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- University of Richmond
- Virginia Association of Counties
- Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance
- Virginia Community College System
- Virginia Tech
- SHINE / SVCC (Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence)
- KidWind Challenge, Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy, James Madison University
Meet your AES team
Sergio Gonsales
Rachel Brinks
Johni Etheridge
Erica Holloway
Contact us
We appreciate your interest in AES’ Grand Mayes solar project. Please contact us using the information below.