FAQs

Magnolia Solar is up to a 63 MW project which also includes storage.

Doral has leased 840 acres for the 30 year project duration. During that time, native vegetation will be planted under and around the panels to support soil health, water retention, and pollinator habitat. The total of 840 acres does not have perimeter fencing, unless the landowners have existing perimeter fencing. Instead, to support local wildlife corridors, distinct sections of panels are fenced.

Solar projects also allow the soil underneath panels to “rest” for 30 years, which improves soil quality by increasing nitrogen retention, total nitrogen, and soil organic carbon. 

The project will bring millions of dollars in tax payments to LaRue County over the life of the project without requiring additional county services. It will create hundreds of jobs during construction and ongoing jobs during operations. In total, this project will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in value added to LaRue County.

Any infrastructure improvements required for construction or operations will be paid for by Doral, not local taxpayers. 

No. The land is leased, not sold, for a 30-year term. Landowners retain ownership throughout and regain full use of the land once the lease ends. 

The project will go through LaRue County's Board of Zoning Adjustment process, which includes public notice and opportunity for community input. 

The project expects to sign an Interconnection Agreement with PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization for this region, in 2027 — a required step in the transmission interconnection process for all energy projects. Following local permitting with LaRue County, the project must also be submitted to the Kentucky Public Utilities Commission for review, which can take up to an additional 12 months for approval. 

Environmental studies, including soil types, flora and fauna, and stream and wetland delineations, have already been conducted. Geotechnical and hydrology studies will be completed before construction begins. Local and state permitting process are required to be completed before construction would begin in mid-2028, though it could begin as late as early 2029 depending on equipment and labor availability. Construction could take up to two years, but it is far more likely that a project of this size will take 12 - 18 months to build.

Yes. The project will use monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panels, which make up over 90% of solar panels installed today. Silicon is the second-most abundant material on Earth. The panels are enclosed in durable, engineered glass, contain no toxic materials, and pose no risk of leaching, vaporization, or radiation. Solar farms generate no air pollution during operation. 

Panels and all above-ground equipment would be removed to return the land to its original use, including farming. Permitting requirements ensure adequate financial resources are set aside for decommissioning. About 90% of panel materials, mostly glass, are recyclable, and the panels contain no hazardous materials that could contaminate local soil or groundwater. 

Doral was founded in 2019 as a joint venture between Doral Group and Clean Air Generation. The company has over 20 GW of projects under development across 16 states, including 450 MW currently in operation and 1.3 GW under construction. Doral's management team brings decades of combined experience in U.S. renewables, backed by sponsors including APG, Doral Group, and Migdal Group