Fairview Solar is a planned 75 MWac renewable energy project in Ashley County, Arkansas. Situated in a remote location on an existing commercial timber operation parcel, Fairview Solar is exploring the opportunity to include agricultural components like sheep grazing and pollinator habitats on the project that will maintain the rural character of Ashley County.
Fairview Solar
A Planned Source of American-Made Energy in Ashley County, AR
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Benefits
What does this project mean for you and your community?
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
Over its lifetime, Fairview will pay approximately $8.7 million in tax revenue to Ashley County. This is revenue from a project that does not require costly infrastructure or public services. Prior to construction, we are committed to hiring locally, when possible, and giving local businesses the opportunity to bid on subcontracts.
AMERICAN MADE ENERGY
Home-grown energy is vital to bolstering Ashley County's grid resilience and ensuring America doesn't have to rely on other nations for this critical resource. Fairview will connect to Entergy's existing 115kV overhead transmission line and a new substation will be built on site. After the solar facility is decommissioned, the substation will remain intact and available for future community interconnections.
LAND RESTORATION AND PROTECTION
Urban Grid and Fairview Solar are committed to being good neighbors and responsible stewards of the land. An extensive plan is in place to mitigate potential erosion and stormwater runoff as a result of the project. Sheep grazing and pollinator habitat options are being explored to manage the vegetation on site and replenish nutrients in the soil.
Location
Ashley County, Arkansas
PROJECT SIZE
75 MWac
Timing
Construction mobilization is anticipated to begin in 2027 with completion in 2028
PRESERVED LAND WITHIN PROJECT DESIGN
EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE $8.7 MILLION IN TAX REVENUE TO ASHLEY COUNTY*
REMOTE LOCATION ON INDUSTRIAL TIMBER PARCELS
ANNUALLY POWERS APPROXIMATELY 13,479 HOMES
EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE $8.7 MILLION IN TAX REVENUE TO ASHLEY COUNTY*
REMOTE LOCATION ON INDUSTRIAL TIMBER PARCELS
ANNUALLY POWERS APPROXIMATELY 13,479 HOMES
Project location
Fairview is located on 620 acres in northwestern Ashley County off of Highway 8
ASHLEY COUNTY, ARKANSAS
The Fairview Solar facility will utilize photovoltaic solar modules to produce energy which will be delivered to the power grid via an existing 115 kV Entergy Arkansas transmission line.
Community Commitment
Urban Grid believes in building strong relationships with the local community and working closely with the local stakeholders to ensure we are in compliance with local regulations. We are proud members of both the Crossett Area and Hamburg Area Chambers of Commerce and are engaging with their leadership to understand how we can be active, impactful members in the community.
About Us
Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.
With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets. We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.
Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction.
Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.
