Lakeside Solar Project
About the Project
The Lakeside Solar Project is projected to be up to a 200 megawatt (MW) solar development project located in Muskegon County, Michigan. Lakeside will span approximately 1,700 acres and will be connected to the Du Pont – Cobb Transmission Line.
Lakeside Solar is anticipated to positively impact the environment, as well as the local economy by producing tax revenue, jobs, and contributions through a charitable fund.
Project Details
Lakeside Solar will provide energy and capacity for the transmission network and will connect to the electric grid at the Du Pont – Cobb Transmission Line. The project’s footprint will consist of approximately 1,700 acres signed under agreement and has ideal conditions for solar energy generation.
Project Specifications
| Operational Capacity | Up to 200 MW |
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| Location | White River Township, Michigan |
| Anticipated Commercial Operation Date | 2025 |
| Project Email | [email protected] |
Estimated Project Benefits
*Calculations based on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) JEDI Model, EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies calculator and current Michigan tax for solar facilities. Subject to change.
| Estimated Project Acreage | 1,700 acres in Muskegon County |
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| Estimated Local Economic Benefits | $74 million in local benefits like taxes and landowner payments over the 25-year life of the project |
| Estimated CO2 Emissions Avoided | 213,850 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually during operations – equivalent to removing an estimated 46,200 cars off of the road every year. |
| Charitable Fund | $800,000 over 20 years, or up to $40,000 annually |
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About National Grid Renewables
National Grid Renewables is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located throughout multiple states in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables repowers America’s grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the National Grid Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.