October 20, 2025
This edition of Projects weekly kicks off in Baltimore County, Maryland, where local leaders celebrate the completion of a 7 MW solar project at a closed landfill. Additionally, XCharge is partnering with Wildhorse Resort & Casino to deploy Oregon’s first DC fast charging station with solar and storage. Geronimo Power has begun construction on the 150 MW Bee Hollow Solar project in St. Clair County, Illinois. Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners have announced a $97.9 million tax return agreement for the Peacock Solar project in Texas. Dimension Energy has secured financing to support solar projects in six states. Power Bank Corp. has entered into leasing and power purchase agreements with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) to support a 20 MWdc project portfolio. Read for all the details.
The solar project in Baltimore County brightens up the closed Parkton Landfill
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier celebrated the completion of the county government’s first large-scale ground-mounted solar panels at the 213-acre closed Parkton Landfill in Maryland. The project is expected to lower the province’s long-term electricity costs, reduce carbon emissions and repurpose an underutilized site for beneficial reuse.
“This project shows how Baltimore County can turn yesterday’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities,” said Klausmeier. “We are lowering costs for taxpayers and making investments that will benefit our communities for decades.”
Cool factor: The Baltimore County solar project will account for approximately 11% of the county government’s annual electricity consumption, reducing current and future energy costs. The expected annual electricity production in the first year is 8,220,710 kWh. The 7 MW system project consists of four large-scale arrays with a total of 15,000 ground-mounted photovoltaic panels with ballast.
Through a power purchase agreement with Total Energieswhich owns and operates the system, Baltimore Ccounty has committed to reduced electricity costs, protecting the county from escalating electricity costs for the entire 25-year contract term, with extension options up to 33 years. Following the expected completion of the Hernwood Landfill ground-mounted solar project by 2028, the county expects to generate an equivalent of 55% of its electricity production from renewable energy.
XCharge launches Oregon’s first DC fast charging station for solar and storage
XCharge North America partnered with Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Arrowhead Travel Plaza to deploy four double dispensers GridLink chargers. This new deployment in Pendleton, Oregon, will not only provide the travel plaza’s growing EV customer base with a fast, efficient and reliable charging experience, but will also serve as the first solar + storage DC fast charging station in the state. This installation was strategically enabled by NetZero Energy LLC, which identified the initial opportunity for collaboration and provided key services including due diligence, system design and comprehensive project management, acting as a critical partner in bringing this state-first deployment online.
“We partnered with “Their technology provides clear operational and economic benefits that will help Arrowhead Travel Plaza deliver the needed service to its ever-expanding customer base.”
Cool factor: Part of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino ventures on tribal lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Arrowhead Travel Plaza serves more than 1.7 million vehicles on Interstate 84, a major transportation corridor. To support this demand with a sustainable and safe charging solution, the XCharge installation integrates four 215 kWh GridLinks with 40 kW of solar energy, which can deliver up to 194 kW per unit. This technology not only provides reliable, fast charging for almost all EV models, but is especially critical for drivers traveling eastbound on the steep, weather-sensitive Cabbage Hill route, as full charging is essential for safety.
This installation brings XCharge’s total U.S. footprint to 18 states. Although the basic capacity of the project is 215 kWh, it can be expanded up to 430 kWh. GridLink offers advanced bi-directional charging technology, seamless grid integration and renewable energy support, including direct integration with PV. Bidirectional charging technology allows power to flow back into the grid or act as an off-grid energy source, improving the overall stability of the grid. This allows GridLink to also function off-grid in the event of an emergency. The system features an advanced thermal runaway management system, designed to monitor each battery pack with four dedicated sensors and control the system.
Geronimo Power breaks ground on 150 MW Bee Hollow Solar in Illinois
Geronimo Power has begun construction on the 150 MW Bee Hollow Solar project in St. Clair County, Illinois, within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market. The project is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to the local community in the form of new tax revenues, jobs, local spending and charitable donations.
EPC company Burns & McDonnell will build the Bee Hollow project, which will support more than 200 construction jobs in the process. The project has a previously announced power purchase agreement with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA).
Cool factor: In total, Bee Hollow is expected to contribute $54 million in direct economic impact to the local area, including $17 million in new tax revenue that will be distributed to the local county, township and school districts over the first twenty years of operations. The project community will also benefit from a special charitable fund, which will be pledged in addition to the tax revenue generated by the project. These charitable funds are unique to Geronimo Power and exemplify their commitment to being good neighbors in their projects’ host communities. The project is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2026.
Lightsource bp enters into a tax equality agreement for Peacock Solar
Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners have entered into a $97.9 million tax return agreement to finance the venture 187 MW peacock solar in San Patricio County, Texas. This is the second tax equity transaction between Lightsource bp and Pinnacle, and Pinnacle’s first production tax credit (PTC) equity deal.
“Our partnership reflects our shared commitment to developing creative, effective capital solutions that support growth and deliver value to all stakeholders,” said Emilie Wangerman, Chief Operating Officer and Head of United States at Lightsource bp. “This deal is an important step forward in advancing renewable energy infrastructure in Texas and across the U.S.”
Cool factor: Peacock Solar is expected to generate more than 360,000 MWh annually to partially power Gulf Coast Growth Ventures’ manufacturing complex.
“Pinnacle Financial Partners is pleased to participate as a tax equity investor in the Peacock Solar project developed by Lightsource bp,” said Frank Conley, head of Pinnacle’s Solar Capital Advisory. “This investment builds on Pinnacle’s growing relationship with Lightsource bp and reinforces our commitment to supporting clean energy initiatives that benefit local communities, create jobs and advance a more sustainable future.”
Dimension Energy has secured its largest construction and term financing, with a $412 million package to support a new portfolio of 134 MWdc of community solar projects in Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. This portfolio of community solar projects will save subscribers at least 10% on their energy bills at a time when national electricity prices are low. is steadily increasing.
Cool factor: MUFG acted as lead debt syndicator, alongside First Citizens, ING, National Bank of Canada, Cadence and Siemens, with Advantage Capital providing $176 million in tax equity.
“We are pleased to have MUFG lead their first Dimension financing, alongside our long-standing partners First Citizens Bank and Advantage Capital, as well as ING, National Bank of Canada, Cadence and Siemens,” said Rafael Dobrzynski, co-founder and CEO of Dimension. “Investors clearly see increasing value in community solar amid the energy demand crisis.”
PowerBank secures 20 MW of solar and BESS PPAs in New York
Power Bank Corp. has entered into leasing and power purchase agreements with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA). The agreement supports the development of a portfolio of ground, rooftop and parking garage solar projects and battery energy storage systems with a cumulative total of 20 MWdc.
“The Department of Military and Naval Affairs looks forward to working with PowerBank and the New York Power Authority to bring this first-of-its-kind 20 MW renewable energy and microgrid project to our training site and facilities at Camp Smith in Ithaca, Kingston and Newark,” said Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the Adjutant General of New York. “This project will reduce energy costs and increase energy resiliency while making significant progress toward Governor Hochul’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.”
Cool factor: PowerBank plans to develop, finance and build the projects, a combination of behind-the-meter systems and community solar projects on land owned by the DMNA. Once operational, the clean energy generated by the projects will be sold to the DMNA under long-term PPAs with an initial term of 20 years, or sold to local residents through community solar subscriptions.
The project portfolio consists of approximately 19 MW of solar PV systems and 1 MW/2 MWh of battery energy storage. Individual systems will be located at various New York Army National Guard facilities or properties in New York State operated by the DMNA. Developing the portfolio will help DMNA achieve a variety of resilience, climate and economic savings goals. Construction is expected to start at the end of calendar year 2025.
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