Morgnec Solar enables the development of a new domestic, clean energy source produced locally on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The project poses no impact on wetlands, cultural resources or threatened and endangered species and will yield significant Real Property Tax revenue for Kent County over its lifetime.
A Proposed Solar Project
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?
Low-Cost, Clean Energy
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Local Economic Impact
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Land Restoration and protection
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Location
Located in the central portion of Kent County, just east of Chestertown
PROJECT SIZE
Up to 45 MW
Timing
Construction could begin in 2024 with completion in 2025.
PRESERVED LAND WITHIN PROJECT DESIGN
MILLIONs GENERATED IN LOCAL TAX REVENUE
REMOTE LOCATION AND PINE BUFFER ALONG ROADS
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 an existing Delmarva Power Substation, located immediately adjacent to the project site.
Community Commitment
We are proud members of the local chambers of commerce and strong supporters of organizations serving the Morgnec Solar community.
About Us
Urban Grid is a utility scale renewable energy project developer, with over a decade of expertise in taking solar and energy storage projects through the full development process, from site acquisition through interconnection, permitting, offtake execution and project exit. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia–with teams located strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has provided utilities and corporate clients with reliable clean energy. We are actively developing a growing portfolio of approximately 13,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage, throughout 12 states in support of America’s transition to clean, sustainable power.
Urban Grid is a Brookfield Renewable company. Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms.
