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Fairview Solar in Ashley County, Arkansas

A Positive Impact

for Ashley County, Arkansas

Fairview Solar is committed to engaging with a diverse community of individuals and organizations in Ashley County to understand its needs and how it can be an upstanding member of the community. Through donations, partnerships and tax payments paid to the county, Fairview Solar will impact every member of Ashley County.

Agrivoltaics/Sheep Grazing

  • Fairview Solar intends to host sheep grazing and pollinator habitats upon completion of construction.
    • These practices improve soil health, promote local biodiversity, mitigate stormwater erosion and minimize the use of gas-powered mowing equipment.
  • Urban Grid & Fairview Solar are committed to working with local agricultural organizations like the 4-H & Future Farmers of America (FFA) to help cultivate a workforce to maintain this site and the future of farming in Ashley County.
  • Adds new agricultural opportunities to land previously used for industrial timber operations.
  • Offers long-term agricultural jobs that span the life of the solar project (30-40 years)

Economic Impact

  • The project is expected to contribute an estimated $8.7 million in tax revenue to Ashley County over the project life.*
  • Prior to construction, we are committed to hiring locally, when possible, and ensuring area businesses have the opportunity to bid on subcontracts.
  • Urban Grid and Fairview Solar are committed to boosting area workforce development opportunities through our local Chamber of Commerce memberships.
  • During construction, hundreds of workers will be onsite boosting revenue for area businesses and service providers.
*Project tax revenue is the current estimate and is subject to change

Environmental Impact

  • Fairview Solar poses no material impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, FEMA floodplains or sensitive ecological habitats.
  • Long-term cover crops will be established under panels to root-in and preserve topsoil health.
  • Best practices for erosion control and stormwater management will be incorporated.
  • Use is long-term, but temporary, and the land can be reclaimed for its previous use.
  • The project will generate enough energy to power approximately 13,400 homes while offsetting 120,000 metric tons of CO2.*
*Source: Emissions reductions based on EIA state level data for fossil fuel generation replacement. Project emissions are included for entire life cycle based on NREL Harmonization studies as well as foregone forest sequestration per EPA equivalency analysis. 
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