Northern Waters Solar Park
Wednesday 12, February 2025
Installed capacity of 110 megawatts
Project overview
Northern Waters Solar Park will be located in Grant Township, Cheboygan County, between Twin Lakes Road and North Black River Road, north of Black Lake. The solar park will complement the area’s agricultural resources, providing farmers with a stable, weather-resistant cash crop in the form of landowner lease payments.
Economic benefits
Northern Waters Solar Park yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Northern Waters Solar Park is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
$220+ million
Capital investment
$20+ million
Will be paid to local governments
Thousands of dollars
Will be donated to local community organizations
Million of dollars
Will be spent locally
Job creation
Hundreds of construction jobs and multiple permanent jobs created
Renewable energy technology
Energy Security
Energy Security
Northern Waters Solar will help strengthen energy security for the state of Michigan and the U.S, helping diversify domestic supply.
Solar as a neighbor
Solar as a neighbor
Solar projects are essentially silent neighbors designed to capture light while not producing glare.
Solar panel technology
Solar panel technology
Solar panels contain no liquids or materials that would pose a risk to the environment or human health.
139 million gallons of water saved each year
Northern Waters Solar Park will save more than 139 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog and acid rain.
Contact us
Northern Waters Solar Park
Chicago Regional Office
209 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 701A
Chicago, IL 60606
346.610.1819
samir.jain@edp.com
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