National Grid Renewables has announced the start of on-site construction for its Dodson Creek solar project located in Highland County, Ohio. Once put into operation, the Dodson Creek project located in the PJM market will provide 117 megawatts of clean solar energy and bring approximately $49 million in direct economic benefits to the local community. The project is expected to commence operations in mid-2025.

Dodson Creek is the fourth project we have started in Ohio and the second project we have started in Highland County, "said Joe Ibrahim, Vice President of Construction and Engineering at State Grid. This project is the next chapter in our commitment to helping communities across Ohio achieve the economic benefits of clean energy transition

Dodson Creek follows closely behind the Yellowbud Solar project operated by National Grid Renewables, which is the first and largest project in its Ohio investment portfolio, as well as its ongoing projects Ross County Solar and Fayette Solar. Overall, in addition to a strong development portfolio, these four projects also represent the entire Buckeye state's 558.5 MW construction and operation project portfolio.

Dodson Creek will have a positive impact on the local community in many ways. Throughout the entire construction phase, this 1300 acre project will create and maintain approximately 200 construction jobs. Dodson Creek has signed a contract with Kiewit to become its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner.

Brian Koller, Vice President of Kiewit Power Constructors Co., said, "Our fourth collaboration with NG Renewables on the Dodson Creek solar project demonstrates our enduring partnership and commitment to renewable energy. We value the strong relationships we have established with local unions and Highland County communities. Kiewit is proud to contribute to a sustainable future through the Dodson Creek solar project

In order to continue the long-term partnership with First Solar, the Dodson Creek project will adopt the next-generation 7-series modules developed and produced by First Solar at its Toledo manufacturing plant in Ohio.