Long-term economic growth while respecting the land's agricultural heritage.

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Welcome to Magnolia Solar - a new member of the  LaRue County, KY business community and friendly neighbor.

The project is leasing land between J E Jones Road and Mt. Sherman Road. The project will bring long-term economic growth while respecting the land's agricultural heritage. The project will not increase local taxes for property owners and will instead contribute to the local tax base.

    • Direct tax payments to local government will total millions of dollars over the project lifetime.

    • Any infrastructure improvements needed for construction or operation will be paid for by Doral 

    • An increase in the tax base diversity

    • Hundreds of jobs created during peak construction and ongoing positions during operations

    • Enough electricity generated to power thousands of Kentucky homes and business

  • For generations, local landowners have cultivated this land and harnessed the power of the sun through farming. Respecting that heritage, Doral has leased land for the next 30 years. At the end of the lease, panels are removed and recycled, and the land remains in the hands of its owners — free for the next generation to decide its future use. 

    • Improves soil health and water retention during the 30-year lease period 

    • Reduces fertilizer and pesticide use on leased land 

    • Native vegetation planted under and around panels supports pollinators and local wildlife 

    • Helps sustain the food production that depends on healthy pollinator populations 

  • Solar is one of the fastest-growing sources of new electricity in the country. More than 250,000 Americans work in the solar industry today, across over 10,000 companies, and nearly half of all new U.S. electricity capacity comes from solar. 

About Magnolia and Its Developer

Leader in Dual-Use Practices, Benefiting Agriculture, Energy and the Economy
As part of our approach to energy development, we are committed to agrivoltaics — a sustainable approach that integrates agriculture and solar energy production. This innovative practice allows us and local farmers to use the same land for both farming and renewable energy generation, ensuring that agricultural activities continue while also harnessing the power of the sun. Our dual-use plans and practices have been recognized and have won multiple awards. 

Doral Renewables is the developer behind Magnolia Solar. 

Community Engagement: Partnerships First
We believe that solar development thrives when the community is involved at every step. Our commitment to long-term community engagement means working closely with local residents, farmers, and stakeholders to ensure that each project addresses their needs and concerns. Through public meetings, collaborative decision-making processes, community-based initiatives, and transparent communication, we aim to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that contribute to the well-being and prosperity of the entire region.

Responsible Development: Utilizing Local Knowledge
We understand that no one knows the land better than the people who call it home. Every community is unique — from weather patterns and land quality to wildlife habitats and cultural heritage. Local insights are invaluable in shaping successful projects and partnerships. That's why we take pride in our ability to collaborate with communities, leveraging their knowledge alongside our expertise, academic resources, and skilled teams. Together, we create projects that are thoughtfully tailored to the area's strengths and the community's needs and aspirations.

Economic Impact: Opportunity for Growth, Education and Prosperity
Our projects are not just about powering homes and supporting the environment — it's about economic opportunity. Our projects bring significant economic impact by creating hundreds of jobs during construction, supporting local businesses, and making significant contributions to the local tax base. Through hiring local contractors, and relying on the local ecosystem, our projects provide immediate and long-term economic opportunities. 

Solar Project Lifecycle 
Like any major infrastructure project, Magnolia Solar moves through distinct phases from planning to eventual decommissioning — each with its own timeline and activities. 

  • Doral Renewables signed agreements with landowners and submitted the project for study with the transmission grid operator; this study determines any upgrades needed to reliable deliver electricity. Environmental work, including wetland, cultural, and threatened & endangered species studies were completed. Any studies that need to be submitted to state or federal agencies move through that process and any additional permits are obtained. Throughout the development process, farming operations will continue without interruption.

  • Per County requirements, before the start of construction financial security will be held with La Rue County to guarantee that funds are available to complete removal.

  • Solar projects require limited maintenance, since there are few mechanical parts and no fuel deliveries. Depending on the region, upkeep includes seasonal snow-clearing or panel washing, along with maintenance of access roads and vegetation. 

    A vegetative management plan will determine which native plants are grown underneath and between the panels. The overall objective is to identify vegetation approaches that protect the site’s agricultural soils while remaining compatible with solar operations.

  • After the project's life has ended, all panels, racking, and electric cables (down to a few feet below ground) will be removed. The salvage value of these materials is expected to exceed the cost of decommissioning.

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