A 7 MW ground-mount array on 25 acres of former landfill, one of the largest solar farms in Kentucky and the first MATOC solar project delivered.
Overview
Bithenergy developed and constructed a 7-megawatt ground-mounted solar array on 25 acres of federally owned land at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, making it one of the largest solar farms in the state. The project was delivered in two phases and supports the Army's clean energy and energy resilience goals as part of its $7 billion renewable energy MATOC initiative.
Phase one, a 1.9 MW portion, was executed through a 10-year Utility Energy Services Contract with Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative and a $3 million Kentucky state grant. Phase two, a 4.3 MWDC (3.5 MWAC) array under a 27-year PPA, completed the installation's 5 MW requirement. Bithenergy and its team financed, designed and built the facility, and own, operate and maintain it on land leased from Fort Campbell.
The project reduces the Army's dependence on fossil fuels and demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships. Bithenergy delivered the first MATOC solar project on time and within budget, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted energy partner for federal clients.
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