Solar Project Now Operating in Pike County

Wednesday was a big day for Arevon Energy in Pike County. The company has cut the ribbon and started operations on the Ratts 1 and Heirloom solar projects. Ratts 1 and Heirloom represent an investment of nearly $400 million and will disburse more than $86 million to local governments over their lifespans. Local leaders say that the money received will support schools, infrastructure, and other essential public services.

The two facilities employed more than 200 full-time equivalent personnel to build the projects and also brought about an increase in spending at local stores, hotels, and restaurants. Ratts 1 Solar is under a long-term power purchase agreement with Indiana Municipal Power Agency, and Meta is the offtaker for Heirloom Solar.

The Ratts 1 and Heriloom solar projects are not the only projects from Arevon Energy. The company is overseeing the Gibson Solar Project in Indiana on behalf of Northern Indiana Public Service Company and the Posey Solar Project in Indiana on behalf of Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company.