Doral Renewables celebrated its Mammoth North Solar project in Knox during a July 9 event.
Indiana’s Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg joined stakeholders to discuss the project's impact on the community.
“The story of Mammoth Solar illustrates how Indiana is leading the nation in sustainable energy solutions, manufacturing the energy transition and pushing the envelope in terms of forward-thinking business development solutions,” Rosenberg said in a press release. “Our continued partnership with Doral, the Northwest Indiana community and project stakeholders is creating more opportunities for Hoosier businesses and residents alike, and I’m confident the impact of this investment will only continue to grow for years to come.”
Local business owners also are on board with the project, which is in its first phase.
“Mammoth Solar’s presence is felt everywhere throughout the county. Almost every industry and business will reap the benefits of this project,” said RJ Howard, Chef and Owner of Maggie Lu’s Market, a local restaurant and catering business.
The 400 MW Mammoth North Solar project will have the capacity to provide energy to 75,000 households each year. It is the first phase of the 1.3 GW Mammoth Solar complex. The project will begin commercial operations soon.
“Indiana continues to chart the path forward toward the future economy, ranking among the top states for new clean energy under development thanks to the commitment and partnership of companies like Doral Renewables,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb. “This mammoth-sized project is not only creating new jobs and new opportunities across northwest Indiana, but it is elevating our state and showcasing Hoosier innovation on the world’s stage.”
Local farmer Billy Bope operates the project's vegetation management, more than 1,500 sheep.
“The dual-use opportunities presented by Mammoth Solar are a win-win scenario. We’re able to diversify our farming practices with livestock, which allows us to maintain the vegetation to the level Mammoth North needs,” Bope said. “Specifically for my family, Mammoth Solar also allows the next generations of Bopes to stay on our family’s farm.”
Philadelphia-based Doral Renewables operates in 18 states in 10 markets.
(Photo provided by Doral Renewables)
