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Unbridled Solar

160 MW Solar

The Unbridled Solar Project is a 160 megawatt (MW) solar project located in Henderson and Webster counties, Kentucky which will span approximately 1,500 acres and be connected to the Big River Substation. The project is anticipated to positively impact the local economy by producing tax revenue, jobs and contributions through a charitable fund. Unbridled Solar is also estimated to offset approximately 4.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the project’s lifespan.

Project Benefits

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$42 million in direct economic impact over first 20 years of operations
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$11.4 million in new tax revenue over first 20 years of operations
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200 construction and operations jobs
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$800,000 in charitable giving during first 20 years of operations
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4.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions offset over 20 years
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50,900 the equivalent number of cars removed from the road for a year, during the first 20 years of the project's lifespan
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5.5 billion gallons of water consumption avoided over first 20 years of operation

*Environmental benefits calculated using the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator. Environmental benefits are singular, not additive. Economic benefits calculated based on National Grid Renewables models and current tax law for renewable energy facilities. Economic benefits represent estimated total impact over the first 20 years of operation. All project production, benefits, and amounts are estimates and not guaranteed. Information presented is subject to change.

**Calculations based on the data from S&P Global World Resources Institute and internal analysis. Subject to change.

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