Its part of a larger energy services contract with Duke Energy.

The microgrid will help manage peak load demands within Slemon Park.

The systems equate to 537.5 MW with a four-hour duration, for a total of 2,150 MWh.

Installation of the solar panels will start in April and continue into 2022.

The system will be installed on the Big Muddy Lake at Camp Mackall, a remote Special Forces training site at the base.

The Energy Performance Contract (EPC) will provide $19.6 Million in energy and water cost savings to 1,500 households

Ameresco will design and develop a solar energy project that prioritizes environmental stewardship and responsible reuse of public land

When complete, the solar farm will be the largest in Bureau County and will directly advance the state’s goal of reaching 25 percent ...