Week of July 13th project update: This week, two laydown areas are being readied for matting and rock and surveyors will be on site to stake for the basins. The project sign will be installed at the site entrance this week as well. On site, you will see two buggies, a bulldozer, excavator and a skid steer. To view and download the project site plan and renderings, please visit the FAQ section. If you have concerns or see something out of the ordinary during construction, please contact us here.
A Solar Project Under Construction
In Kent County, Maryland
Environmental and Economic Benefits
What does Morgnec Solar Mean for Your Community?
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Enables the development of a new source of domestic, clean energy, helping Maryland reduce the amount of energy imported from out-of-state.
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The project proposes no impacts to wetlands, cultural resources, or threatened and endangered species.
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The project fencing is designed to accommodate the migration and movement of local wildlife.
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Vegetative buffer plantings provide screening of the project for residents and along thoroughfares, and provide an opportunity to plan native trees, shrubs, grasses and pollinator species.
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Morgnec Solar will yield significant Real Property Tax revenue for Kent County over its lifetime.
Benefits
What does this project mean for you and your community?

Local Economic Impact
Over its lifetime, Morgnec Solar will yield significant tax revenues to Kent County. That's 25-35 years of guaranteed revenue from a project that does not require costly infrastructure or public services or an increase in local traffic. Further, during construction, the project will require hundreds of workers on site, which will provide an economic boost to area businesses and service providers.

Locally Generated Clean Energy
Home-grown solar is vital to bolstering Kent County's grid resilience and enables Maryland to meet its target of 50% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean electricity by 2040 with zero carbon emissions. The transition to clean energy is powered by strong communities whose landowners, local businesses, and citizens recognize their critical role in making it happen.

Land Restoration and Protection
Morgnec Solar has been designed to mitigate any material impact to wetlands, cultural resources, or threatened and endangered species. In addition, the project fencing is designed to accommodate the migration and movement of local wildlife. A native vegetative buffer will provide screening of the project for residents and along thoroughfares.
Location
Located in the central portion of Kent County, just east of Chestertown
PROJECT SIZE
45 MW
Timing
Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-2025 with completionnin 2026
PRESERVED LAND WITHIN PROJECT DESIGN
3 MILLION DOLLARS GENERATED IN LOCAL TAX REVENUE
EXTENSIVE VEGETATIVE BUFFERING ALONG MORGNEC ROAD
ANNUALLY POWERS 8,400 HOMES WHILE OFFSETTING 57,100 METRIC TONS OF CO2*
3 MILLION DOLLARS GENERATED IN LOCAL TAX REVENUE
EXTENSIVE VEGETATIVE BUFFERING ALONG MORGNEC ROAD
ANNUALLY POWERS 8,400 HOMES WHILE OFFSETTING 57,100 METRIC TONS OF CO2*
Project location
KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
Located in the central portion of Kent County, just east of Chestertown. Morgnec Solar will interconnect to the power grid via a new substation located within the project site.

Community Commitment
We are proud members of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce and strong supporters of organizations serving Kent County.


About Us
Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy. In addition to 940 megawatts currently contracted and under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage.
Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.



