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Location
Calhoun County, Michigan
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Status
In Construction
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Capacity
360 MW
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Technology
Solar (photovoltaic)
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Connection
345 kV Michigan Electric Transmission (METC) Oxby
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Investment
$453M privately funded
Project Description
Sunfish Solar 2 is a 360 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) solar power generation facility in construction within Calhoun County, Michigan that will turn energy from the sun's rays into clean, economical and emission-free electricity for up to 69,000 homes. The project will be built within 1,400 acres in Lee Township.
The project will use panels that tilt to follow the sun, ensuring the project is generating the maximum amount of energy each day. Operation is quiet with no pollution and infrequent site activity once built. The site will be surrounded by a wildlife-friendly perimeter fence and tree buffers to block most lines of sight, in accordance with the county solar ordinance.
Electricity generated at Sunfish Solar 2 will connect to the 345 kV Michigan Electric Transmission (METC) Oxby transmission line adjacent to the site. No new transmission is proposed.
Development Status
Construction began in January 2025.
Commercial operation expected April 2026.
Clean Renewable Energy
Solar energy's many attributes, including clean, quiet, emission-free electricity generation, make it the fastest-growing form of electric generation in the U.S. today.