Muhlenberg County to start solar energy project near site of former power plant

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) — Officials in Muhlenberg County have announced a new clean energy initiative to be built on a former coal mine.

The Paradise Solar Project is expected to generate 62.5 megawatts of solar power, which is enough to power 5,300 homes a year.

The project will be led by Kentucky-based Edelen Renewables and supported by the Muhlenberg Alliance for Growth and Economic Advancement.

The project is being built on reclaimed coal mining land near the former Paradise Power Plant, in which officials say will honor the region’s energy legacy while paving the way for sustainable economic growth.

Officials say the project will create local jobs and attract economic investment , as well as position Muhlenberg County as a leader in rural renewable energy.

Judge Executive Mack MeGchee says “After years in the coal mining industry, it’s meaningful to see this reclaimed land put to good use, developing clean energy that will feed into the grid.”

No word on when the project will officially break ground.

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