Sundance Solar

Our approach to choosing projects includes extensive screening and intentional siting to ensure we are leaving the lightest mark possible on the native habitat and surrounding area. Sundance Solar’s location was chosen because of its close proximity to existing CORE transmission lines and substation, availability of usable land, and minimal impact to the environment. Numerous environmental and engineering studies have been conducted for Sundance Solar, resulting in a project that accommodates wildlife safety and takes cultural and environmental concerns into account when designing the site layout.

Sundance Solar is a low-impact development that will result in minimal traffic and no light or noise pollution during project operation, and the land can be returned to its previous agricultural use upon decommissioning of the project at end of life.

Sundance Solar will generate substantial economic benefits for Elbert County. The property tax revenue alone would result in an estimated $9.8MM over the project’s 40- year operational life, as compared to the estimated $16,500 cumulative property tax revenue generated over the same period from the land’s current agricultural use. This revenue goes directly to the fire district, county roads and bridges, school district, library and more.

Cypress Creek strives to create a positive impact in the communities we partner with to develop and operate projects through scholarship programs, community donations, and other investments. Sundance Solar will create 150-250 jobs during construction, utilizing local contractors whenever feasible, as well as two to three high paying permanent positions.

Construction on Sundance Solar will start summer 2025 and last for about a year. The project is expected to be fully operational by fall 2026.