Hoosier Solar is working to advance Agrivoltaics, studying current crop yield conditions and how participating farmers can cultivate the land within and surrounding our solar farms to maximize the yield and profitability of their land.

We have invested $58,000 to reconstruct the swine barn at the 4H Fairgrounds, providing long-term support for the agricultural community. Additionally, we established a permanent $105,000 Hoosier Solar Community Fund with the Starke County Community Foundation, which will annually provide scholarships and donations based on the Foundation board’s decisions to address the community’s greatest needs. Our commitment extends further through our participation in numerous fairs, festivals, parades, and community events.

A substantial amount of local labor will be used during the construction of the North Bend and Starke Central projects and as a result, businesses within the county will benefit from the increase of service and product demands. We are forecasting hundreds of temporary construction jobs. Through the approved Economic Development Agreements (EDA), the solar farms will bring over $1 Million in additional economic benefits to Starke County annually, which could revitalize County infrastructure and be used to otherwise benefit the County and its residents. Hoosier Solar has included an additional $150,000 to support EMS/Fire as the County sees fit. Furthermore, the economic impact analyses for these projects show they lower property taxes for the entire community by $285,500 annually.