Polk County Jail 1 MW Solar Facility
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Source: PV Magazine USA
Polk County approved a 1 MW solar field project on 8 acres north of the Polk County jail in Des Moines, Iowa. The solar installation is designed to provide direct power to the jail, offsetting approximately 25% of its annual energy consumption and generating annual savings of $100,000. The project supports the county's broader decarbonization strategy and climate goals, aiming for a 90% reduction
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Solar
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- PV Magazine USA
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Description | Polk County approved a 1 MW solar field project on 8 acres north of the Polk County jail in Des Moines, Iowa. The solar installation is designed to provide direct power to the jail, offsetting approximately 25% of its annual energy consumption and generating annual savings of $100,000. The project supports the county's broader decarbonization strategy and climate goals, aiming for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Iowa |
City | Des Moines |
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Source | PV Magazine USA |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Solar |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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