SOLAR POWER IN VIRGINIA
Great Creek Solar Project
The Great Creek Solar project, developed by AES, is a 46.8 MW solar facility in Brunswick County, Virginia, located along Old Poole Road in the Red Oak district. As AES’ first venture of its kind in the county, it demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing energy innovation in the Commonwealth.
Planned to begin operations in 2027, the project will generate clean, carbon-free electricity to power thousands of homes and businesses. It incorporates advanced solar technologies and is designed to minimize environmental impact. The Great Creek Solar project aims to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the local community while contributing to Virginia’s transition towards a sustainable energy future.
46.8 MW planned capacity
Enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 10,000 homes annually
Located in Brunswick County, VA
Our clean energy commitment
AES’ Great Creek Solar Project is a planned facility in Virginia. We are committed to responsible clean energy development that creates long-term value and positive impact for both the environment and local communities.
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.
$3.8 Million
in cumulative new tax revenue for Brunswick County over the 30-year life of the project
140 Jobs
are expected to be created during peak construction, and an estimated 3 long-term operations and maintenance jobs
Project details
- Approximately 254 acres of land will be developed
- Dominion Energy customers will receive clean energy produced by the project
- AES is 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
Clean energy benefits
local communities
Long-term tax revenue to local communities and school districts
Local economic stimulation through job creation and tax revenue
Locally produced clean energy
Contributions to community organizations and local non-profits
Expected project timeline
2021 - 2025
Project Preparation
Development, Siting, Permitting
2026 -2027
In Development
Construction
2027
Operational
Operations
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 to build a more resilient future.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed.
• Wetland and waterbody delineation
• Habitat Assessment
• Marsh bird survey
• Breeding Bird survey
• Rare Plant survey
• Winter raptor survey
• Hydrology study
• Wildlife Site Characterization
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.
- Village of Arcade: Helped purchase new village signage to support community health and resilience initiatives, enhancing the well-being of residents.
- Eagle Free Library: Supported capital improvements and the purchase of new technology to enhance library facilities, providing better access to resources and services for the community.
- North Java Fire Department: Aided the purchase of life-saving equipment for first responders to support community safety.
- AES is a proud member and partner of:
• Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce
• Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY)
Meet your AES team
Jason Guarnera
Will Vesley
Richard Lambert
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Great Creek Solar project.