Geronimo Power announced the start of construction on the Jackson County Solar project, with a capacity of 125 megawatts, located in Jackson County, Michigan. This development strengthens the company’s presence in the area covered by the Midwestern Independent System Operator (MISO), where its assets now reach nearly one gigawatt. The project adds to the MiSolar portfolio, already underway in Clinton and Monroe counties.
A major regional economic investment
Projections indicate that the project will bring more than $70 million in direct economic impact. Over a twenty-year period, about $28 million is expected to be generated in tax revenues, redistributed to counties, municipalities, and school districts in the region. Construction, assigned to Barnhart Energy Company, is expected to create around 300 jobs related to the building phase and associated services.
Strengthening presence in the MISO market
Geronimo Power has an established presence in the area operated by the Midwestern Independent System Operator (MISO). With Jackson County Solar, the company is reinforcing its portfolio in this market where it has already developed more than 2.5 gigawatts of energy infrastructure, generating more than $275 million in cumulative tax revenues. Among its recent projects is Portage Solar, a 250-megawatt facility located in Wisconsin.
A long-term investment dynamic
The commissioning of Jackson County Solar is scheduled for next year. Once operational, the site will produce enough electricity to cover the estimated annual consumption of 33,600 households. Available data also indicates that the project will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 161,300 metric tons, which would correspond to the temporary removal of about 37,600 passenger vehicles from circulation. These investments highlight the growing role of solar projects in the regional economy and their contribution to the Midwest’s energy diversification.
