Telesto Solar
Project summary
Telesto Energy Project, LLC is proposing the Telesto Solar Project, a 128-megawatt dc (110-megawatt ac) solar facility located in the West Urban Area on approximately 650 acres of privately-owned land in Hardin County, Kentucky.
Telesto Solar will provide a stable, long-term economic benefit to the area.
Economic benefits
The project is expected to pay approximately $7.5 million over life of the project. These funds will provide new revenues for the City of Elizabethtown, Local schools, and more.
The project is expected to create 150-200 direct jobs during peak construction and hundreds of indirect jobs.
Health/visual concerns
There are no harmful pollutants or negative health impacts. Check out our FAQ section and read the NC State Clean Energy Technology Center report for more information.
Trees and bushes will be planted as a vegetative buffer to reduce views of the solar farm.
Environmental commitment
We plant perennial plants which increase soil stability, improve infiltration, and help promote biodiversity.
Solar energy reduces emissions and impacts from power generation as compared to more traditional power plants.
The energy generated at Telesto Solar will deliver power to the 138 kV East Kentucky Power Cooperative substation. The solar-powered electricity generated will deliver clean, renewable electricity to the Kentucky bulk power transmission system to serve the needs of electric utilities and their customers.
Questions
For more information on health concerns, construction and other frequently asked questions, please visit FAQs.
For links to research reports on economic development in Kentucky and health concerns please visit Resources.
Schedule
Acquisition of land and land rights began in 2019, and was completed in 2022. During this time, outreach was conducted to landowners and community leaders throughout the Project vicinity.
A public information meeting was held on March 22, 2022 to facilitate public interaction with the Applicant and expert consultants. It included information on the Applicant; the Project’s location, size, and the supporting siting rationale; the types of studies and due diligence that will be conducted by Telesto Solar; the Kentucky Siting Board’s review and certification process; Hardin County Government process, and the expected timeline of the Project and construction process. Comments can be submitted on the Public Meeting page.
A second public information meeting will be held on September 13th at 5pm. Visit the Public Meeting page to learn more or to leave a comment.
bp’s ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America’s largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than $125 billion in the economy and supporting more than 125,000 additional jobs through its business activities. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.
bp is the long-term owner of the project and our 50:50 joint venture partner, Lightsource bp will develop the project. Lightsource bp is a global leader in solar development with a successful 10-year track record of development and long-term management of solar projects.