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Steel River Energy Center Solar-Storage Project

Sector: Solar • Location: Wilson, Arkansas, United States

Source: ConstructConnect News

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Under Construction

The Steel River Energy Center is a massive solar and battery storage project in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The first two phases will add 1.6 GWdc of solar generation and 1.9 GWh of battery storage, with a full buildout of 2.5 GWdc and 2.9 GWh by 2029. The project supports industrial growth and uses primarily U.S.-made components, including steel from Arkansas and solar modules and battery syste

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Solar, Energy Storage, Steel, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
Wilson, Arkansas, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
ConstructConnect News

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The project “Steel River Energy Center Solar-Storage Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Wilson, Arkansas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ConstructConnect News.

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2026-07-22

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The Steel River Energy Center is a massive solar and battery storage project in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The first two phases will add 1.6 GWdc of solar generation and 1.9 GWh of battery storage, with a full buildout of 2.5 GWdc and 2.9 GWh by 2029. The project supports industrial growth and uses primarily U.S.-made components, including steel from Arkansas and solar modules and battery systems from U.S. manufacturers. It is expected to create about 700 construction jobs per phase and generate significant local tax revenue.

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United States of America (USA)

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Arkansas

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Wilson

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Solar, Energy Storage, Steel, Manufacturing (Industrial)

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2026-07-18

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