Geronimo Power launches 117‑MW Ohio solar farm
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- Geronimo Power switched on its 117‑MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio, feeding electricity into the PJM grid.
- First Solar supplied Series 7 modules that were manufactured in Ohio, keeping the supply chain in‑state.
- The project is projected to generate $49 million in direct economic benefits for the community and $21 million in new tax revenue over its first 20 years.
- Kiewit Power Constructors built the solar farm, employing up to 125 workers at peak construction.
- Geronimo Power now operates a total of 675 MW of solar capacity in Ohio, which the company estimates will deliver more than $240 million in economic benefits over the projects’ lifetimes.
- Geronimo Power pledged $585,000 to local charities and organizations in Highland County through a dedicated fund tied to the project.
Why it matters: Highland County and its schools, emergency services, and local charities gain tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue and direct economic benefits, while the regional grid gains 117 MW of clean power; the project also demonstrates a functional domestic solar supply chain, boosting Ohio manufacturing jobs.
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