local case study
United StatesBluebird Solar is a 100-megawatt (MWac) solar development project to be located in south Harrison County, Kentucky, in the city of Cynthiana. The project will span approximately 1163 acres, connecting to the electrical grid through existing transmission lines that run through the middle of the project site.
Bluebird Solar is to be located in Harrison County, Kentucky, south of the city of Cynthiana.
At BayWa r.e., we value long-term partnerships and work closely with local communities and organizations to fund workforce development trainings and scholarship programs, support natural disaster relief efforts, and integrate sustainability and biodiversity measures into our project plans. We believe in transparency, good communication, and active community involvement in shaping, building, and maintaining projects.
BayWa r.e. Solar Projects has an ongoing partnership with The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) to fund renewable energy education and training programs, which are made available to local residents free of charge. Participants are equipped with the skillsets to start new careers in utility-scale solar construction, operations, and maintenance, and are encouraged to apply for relevant positions with BayWa r.e upon course completion.
We are also proud continuing sponsors and participants of Harvesting the Holidays, a family-friendly annual event focused on bringing the community together and supporting local businesses.
A minimum of 2 acres of native, pollinator-friendly vegetation will be cultivated in the project's site surroundings. Additionally, no endangered species have been identified during site inspections on or near the Bluebird Solar site.
By partnering with us on solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects, landowners gain a reliable, long-term income stream through leasing. While most of our partners prefer long-term leases, we also offer the option to purchase land when landowners prefer that choice. We aim to provide the flexibility that best suits our valued partners.
With over 100 years of agricultural experience woven into our DNA, we understand the needs of farmers and landowners. Our approach ensures that landowners benefit directly from the development while preserving the integrity and legacy of their land for generations to come.