MADISON COUNTY, Ohio (Date) – Savion, LLC (Savion), a Shell Group portfolio company, proudly announced the commencement of commercial operations at the Madison Fields Solar Project (MFSP) located in Madison County, Ohio. This milestone marks Savion’s inaugural project designed, developed, constructed, and owned entirely by the company.
The MFSP, a 180-megawatt (MW) solar facility, has secured a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon for the full generation capacity of 180 MW of solar energy. Jointly owned by Savion and funds managed by InfraRed Capital Partners, with Shell serving as the project’s asset manager, MFSP is projected to power approximately 38,000 Ohio homes annually over the next 35-40 years.
Nick Lincon, president of Savion, emphasized the significance of this achievement: “The start of commercial operation for Madison Fields Solar Project demonstrates Savion and Shell’s commitment to integrated value and providing green electron access to deliver the products and services customers like Amazon support. Today, we are not only celebrating the commencement of Savion’s first constructed and owned project but also how it contributes to our diverse renewable energy development work across the United States, now with more than 1.8 gigawatts (GW) in operation, under contract, and under construction. I am extremely proud of our team’s hard work and dedication in bringing this inaugural solar project online.”
Innovatively, the Madison Fields Solar Project integrates forage crop production within its array, pioneering a concept known as agrivoltaics. Savion’s subsidiary, ‘Between the Rows’, focuses on maximizing land use efficiency by combining agriculture with solar energy production. This initiative aligns with resourceful land stewardship practices and involves a partnership with The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. The collaboration includes ongoing research and testing of forage crops like hay and alfalfa, alongside studies on soil health, precision agriculture techniques, and complementary grazing practices between solar panels.
For further details, including a comprehensive media release and notes to editors, visit the Madison Fields Solar Project media room at www.madisonfieldssolarproject.com/mediaroom.
