Apple River Solar Project

100 MW Solar

Apple River Solar is a 100 megawatt (MW) solar project located in Polk County, Wisconsin and connected to the Apple River 161kv Substation. The project is anticipated to make significant economic contributions in the form of jobs and new tax revenue that will benefit the local county and townships. Construction of the project will be performed by The Boldt Company and will sustain 150 construction and service jobs. Apple River will use First Solar Series 6 Plus bifacial modules.

Project Benefits

$36 million in direct economic impact over 20 years

$10 million in new tax revenue over first 20 years of operation

$500,000 in charitable giving during the first 20 years of operation

150 construction and service-related jobs

129,900 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions offset per year

30,900 the equivalent number of cars removed from the road for one year

*Environmental benefits calculated using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator. Environmental benefits are singular, not additive. Economic benefits calculated based on Geronimo Power models and current tax law for renewable energy facilities. Economic benefits represent estimated total impact over the first 20 years of operation. All project production, benefits, and amounts are estimates and not guaranteed. Information presented is subject to change.