Round River Solar will be located on approximately 2,000 acres leased / 1,180 acres fenced in project in Miami County, Indiana.
Round River Solar will maintain a minimum distance of 150 feet from any property line unless waived, and 100 feet from the right-of-way for a public road. Further, the solar arrays will be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any non-participating property lines. Minimum setback distance for wetlands are determined by a permit obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Round River Solar project will generate minimal sound. Solar panels do not create sound, and the motors that rotate the panels are quiet and will have no perceptible sound at the fence of the facility.
The inverters that convert the DC power produced by the panels to transmission-grid compatible AC power make a slight hum when in use only during the day, which would be inaudible to anyone outside the project area fencing.
The Round River Solar project will not cause glare to drivers, occupants of adjacent lands, or to the users and operators of nearby airports and landing strips. Solar panels generate electricity through absorption of sunlight and are designed to minimize and avoid light reflection, making glare minimal. The panels will also be coated with an anti-reflective coating.
Yes, solar energy is one of the lowest impact forms of energy production. Solar panels are low to the ground, do not produce any greenhouse gas emissions, are almost completely silent, and do not create odors or harmful byproducts.
Solar panels will not release any toxic or hazardous substances into the environment and no such substances are used during operation of the project. They also do not deplete natural resources or cause environmental damage through resource extraction and transportation. In addition, solar panels do not use significant amounts of water during operation, keeping this water available for farming and other activities.
Additionally, the native vegetation and pollinator habitat within the project area will reduce water runoff and soil erosion, increase the soil nutrient base, increase carbon sequestration, and provide habitat for beneficial pollinators that positively impact land adjacent to the project.
The panels do not produce a great deal of heat, but like any surface, could be warm to the touch on a hot sunny day. The panels would return to ambient temperature at night.
Solar projects are a temporary use of the land and all project infrastructure will be removed at the end of the life of the Round River Solar project. Per land agreements, Ranger Power is required to restore the land to its pre-existing condition.
We encourage you to send a letter to your local officials and let them know that you support private property rights, local farmers, economic development and solar energy in your community. To make this quick and easy, send a message of support through our online form.
*This information is preliminary. An economic report is underway which may alter this information.
If you would like to learn more about the Round River Solar Project, please reach out to our team, or send a letter to show your support!
