{"id":467332,"date":"2025-07-25T21:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/?post_type=project&p=467332"},"modified":"2026-02-11T23:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:00:25","slug":"golden-plains-solar","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/project\/golden-plains-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Plains Solar and Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Golden Plains Solar and Storage | 150MW in Nebraska<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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About Golden Plains Solar and Storage<\/h2>\n

Lightsource\u00a0<\/span>bp<\/span>\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>in the process of developing<\/span>\u00a0the G<\/span>olden Plain<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>solar<\/span>\u00a0and storage<\/span>\u00a0farm in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Perkins County, a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0privately funded\u00a0<\/span><\/span>$<\/span>350\u00a0<\/span><\/span>million<\/span>\u00a0home-grown<\/span>\u00a0energy project that includes 120MWac of storage<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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150MWdc<\/h3>\n

\/120MWac of home-grown renewable energy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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280<\/h3>\n

estimated jobs created during peak construction<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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~$36 million<\/h3>\n

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~$350 million <\/h3>\n

private capital investment in infrastructure for Nebraska's energy independence<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Supporting Perkins County<\/h2>\n

By engaging local stakeholders, supporting economic development and aligning with community-driven philanthropic goals, we aim to create projects that not only generate renewable energy but deliver meaningful long-term benefits to the people and places we serve.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Golden Plains solar and storage<\/span> project will create approximately 280<\/span>\u00a0well-paying jobs during construction, prioritizing local hires. The project will also contribute an estimated $39 million in new tax revenue for the local government over its lifetime. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, Lightsource bp believes that the success of our projects begins with building strong, lasting partnerships with local partners. Since 2023, we have contributed more than $900,000 to local schools and non-profits across the United States.\u00a0 <\/span>If you are part of a local organization that would like to learn more about<\/span> our community giving, please contact our Community Relations Managers at uscommunityrelations@lightsourcebp.com<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Community dialogue \u2013 we want to be a good neighbor<\/h2>\n

Lightsource bp is dedicated to supporting communities that are home to our solar projects across America. We have a Community Relations team that works closely with our neighbors to maximize the positive social impacts of our projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To connect with a Community Relations Manager, please email <\/span>USCommunityRelations@lightsourcebp.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We want to hear from you! Click here<\/a> to fill out our feedback form.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are a member of the media, please visit our Press Center.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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How solar farms work<\/h3>\n

Solar<\/span> farms<\/span> add energy to the local electric grid, just<\/span> like<\/span> other <\/span>electric <\/span>power <\/span>plant<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span> R<\/span>ows of solar panels produce <\/span>the <\/span>electricity, which flows <\/span>through the<\/span> grid<\/span> to power<\/span> places like homes, businesses, <\/span>schools<\/span> and hospitals.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solar panels are mounted on structures called racking. Racking sits on posts that raise the panels above the ground. The posts take up less than 5% of the land. With significant open space under the panels, in the rows and in buffer areas to plant site-specific grasses and other vegetation, we set a goal of<\/span>\u202fincreasing biodiversity<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202fin the first 5 years of operation. We also\u202f<\/span>integrate agriculture<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202fwhere practical.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The racking is equipped with smart solar trackers that slowly and quietly rotate throughout the day, following the sun to maximize solar energy production. These\u202f<\/span>smart trackers serve other important purposes<\/span><\/b><\/a>, too: they help protect solar panels from hailstorms, high winds and buildup of snow on solar panels.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Best practices for solar development<\/h2>\n

Lightsource bp has a deep commitment to delivering safe and affordable<\/span> renewable<\/span> energy, as well as maximizing the environmental sustainability and positive social impacts of our projects. We are intentional with every <\/span>detail,<\/span> from the fencing we choose to the vegetation we plant. We want our <\/span>projects<\/span> to be great <\/span>additions to <\/span>the local community.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Environment and aesthetics<\/h4>\n