Arevon Energy hosted a milestone event in November to celebrate the start of construction of its 124 MWdirect current Large muddy solar project in Jackson County, Illinois. Commercial operation is expected at the end of 2026.
Arevon developed and will own and operate the Big Muddy Solar Project, the company’s first utility-scale project in Illinois. Formerly known as Campbell Solar, the project was renamed Big Muddy Solar to recognize the river that winds through Jackson County. The project’s logo features a sketch of Murphysboro’s legendary Big muddy monstera nod to local pride and history.
Arevon is partnering with Signal Energy to build Big Muddy Solar, which will employ more than 250 employees, including from local labor organizations IBEW Local 702, IUOE Local 318 and Laborers’ International Union of North America Local Union 773. Big Muddy Solar has a long-term virtual energy purchasing agreement with an American multinational technology company. Arevon will plant pollinator-friendly plants under and around the field.
The Arevon team, officials, community and business leaders, landowners and other project stakeholders celebrate the start of construction on the Big Muddy Solar Project.
As the long-term owner and operator of Big Muddy Solar, Arevon is committed to prioritizing community donations throughout the life cycle of its projects. Arevon’s approach to community giving is centered around the following pillars: development and support of education; alleviating food and housing insecurity; and increasing and supporting public health and safety. To date, Arevon has collaborated with and supported the following local organizations and initiatives: Elverado Education Foundation, Murphysboro Education Foundation, Junior Achievement, Future Farmers of America, 4-H Council, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) STEM Education Research Center, SPARK 618, Victory Dream Center, Murphysboro Food Pantry, 724 Ministries, Carbondale Warming Center, Revitalize 62966, Vergennes Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Department, among others Murphysboro-Pomona-Somerset, the Jackson County Ambulance Service and the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center.
“Arevon’s commitment to sustainable innovation goes beyond generating solar energy – it’s about empowering the next generation in our local communities,” says Dr. Harvey Henson, director of the STEM Education Research Center at SIUC. “We are thrilled that the Big Muddy Solar Project’s support and partnership with SIUC is helping Jackson County students, families and educators pursue STEM education in the real world and develop the skills and curiosity needed to lead the energy future.”
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