Geronimo Power has commenced commercial operations at the 117 MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio, within the PJM market. The project, built by Kiewit using First Solar Series 7 modules, is expected to generate $49 million in local economic benefits and $21 million in tax revenue over 20 years.
Geronimo Power has announced the start of commercial operations at its Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio, according to an official announcement. The 117 MW facility, located within the PJM market, is expected to generate an estimated $49 million in direct economic benefit for the local community and approximately $21 million in new tax revenue over 20 years for Highland County and local townships, school districts, and emergency service districts.
Geronimo Power is a renewable energy developer focused on utility-scale solar projects. The project was constructed by Engineering, Procurement and Construction partner Kiewit Power Constructors Co., employing 125 workers at peak construction. Dodson Creek utilises Series 7 modules developed and produced by First Solar, whose headquarters are located in Toledo, Ohio, approximately 150 miles northwest of the project site.
Geronimo has also pledged $585,000 to Highland County charities and organisations through a dedicated charitable fund. The company states that operating project charitable funds are unique to its business model and demonstrate its commitment to local communities.
This development matters for the US utility-scale solar sector, where PJM market projects face interconnection and supply chain challenges. The use of domestically manufactured First Solar modules aligns with domestic content preferences for renewable energy projects, potentially qualifying for incentive structures.
For the renewable energy industry, the project demonstrates continued utility-scale solar deployment in the Midwest, with economic benefits extending to rural communities. Stakeholders including local governments, school districts, and emergency service providers stand to benefit from tax revenues, while charities receive direct funding from the operator.
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