Louise Solar Project

50 MW Solar

The Louise Solar Project is a 50 megawatt (MW) solar project located in Mower County, Minnesota which will span approximately 600 acres and be connected to the Adams Substation. The project is anticipated to positively impact the local economy by producing tax revenue, jobs and contributions through a charitable fund. Louise Solar is also estimated to offset approximately 1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the project’s lifespan.

Project Benefits

$22.6 million in direct economic impact over the first 20 years of operations

$2.3 million in new tax revenue over the first 20 years of operations

150 construction and operations jobs

$200,000 in charitable giving during the first 20 years of operations

1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide offset over 20 years

15,100 the equivalent number of cars removed from the road for a year, during the first 20 years of the project's lifespan

*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.