Steel River Energy Center Solar Project

under construction

The Steel River Energy Center is a massive solar project in Wilson, Arkansas, combining solar panels and battery storage to provide 5.35 gigawatts of power upon completion in 2029. It will power Google's West Memphis data center and support steel manufacturing and other major industries in the region. The project is implemented in phases, with the first two phases adding 1.64 gigawatts and 1.96 gigawatts of solar and battery storage respectively, expected to complete by early to mid 2028. The third phase will add 2.46 gigawatts of solar power and 2.94 gigawatts of battery storage. The project is expected to create approximately 1,400 on-site construction jobs and 19 permanent jobs, generate $300 million in local tax revenue, and add over $4.5 billion in energy infrastructure to the region.