Mammoth Solar: 1.3 GW Indiana farm to power 200,000 homes and create 1,200 jobs

A 1.3 GW solar farm in Indiana, Mammoth Solar, is set to power 200,000 homes, increasing the state's solar capacity by 20%. Construction is underway, with Bechtel handling engineering, procurement, and construction. The project is expected to create 1,200 jobs, with at least 15% for apprenticeships, and will feature agrivoltaics once completed in 2027.

Construction of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar facility in Indiana is progressing, with Bechtel, a global engineering and construction firm, leading the project [1]. The solar farm, which is expected to be among the largest in the U.S. when complete, is set to increase Indiana's solar power generation capacity by more than 20% [1].

The project, which includes three phases—Mammoth South, Mammoth Central I, and Mammoth Center II—each with 300 MW of generation capacity, has received a Full Notice to Proceed (FNTP) from Doral Renewables [1]. This authorization enables Bechtel to complete the project's design and begin permanent construction works, including the installation of solar panels, power cables, and substations [1]. The project is being built in Pulaski and Starke counties, in northern Indiana southeast of Chicago, Illinois [1].

Bechtel is responsible for the project's design and delivery, overseeing all aspects of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management [1]. The construction phase is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs, with at least 15% dedicated to apprenticeships [1]. The project is scheduled to come online in 2027 [1].

Upon completion, Doral Renewables plans to implement agrivoltaics initiatives across the site, integrating on-site livestock grazing and crop cultivation around the solar panels [1]. This dual-use technique maximizes land use while allowing local landowners to continue farming operations [1].

The Mammoth Solar project aligns with broader trends in renewable energy development, with a focus on creating jobs and enhancing the state's energy infrastructure. As Indiana continues to invest in clean energy, projects like Mammoth Solar are poised to play a significant role in meeting the state's energy goals.

References:
[1] https://www.powermag.com/major-indiana-solar-project-advances-to-next-phase/
[2] https://www.energetica-india.net/news/renew-to-invest-usd-25-billion-in-hybrid-re-project-in-andhra-pradesh