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Effingham County IDA cuts ribbon on Rincon solar farm
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Members of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority were on hand Thursday as they cut the ribbon to a 287-acre solar farm in Rincon.

The farm, owned and operated by AES Distributed Energy, is located on the site of an old timber farm in Rincon and is a 16-megawatt photovoltaic project.

Interconnected to Southern Company, this site transmissions 32,000 megawatts with the capability to power more than 3,280 homes.

The solar farm, which was already working in providing energy in the Fall, is now fully operational.

Effingham IDA CEO, John Henry, has said that the solar farm will be highly valuable to the community and will have a positive impact economically for many years.

Q&A with the IDA: How Effingham County is Managing Growth, Jobs, and Housing
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Effingham County Industrial Development Authority Vice President Jessica Hood (left) and CEO Brandt Herndon say the county is focused on attracting quality employers while carefully managing growth to preserve the community’s rural character. (Submitted photo)
Effingham County is growing fast, fueled by its proximity to the Port of Savannah and the Hyundai plant. IDA leaders Brandt Herndon and Jessica Hood explain what’s driving the boom — and how the county is planning for smart, balanced growth. Read the full Q&A to see what’s next and why it matters to you.
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