About the project

Located in Pinal County, Arizona, the 300 MW Eleven Mile Solar Center will use over 850,000 solar panels mounted on single-axis tracker arrays that follow the sun to generate electricity. Almost 63,800 Arizonan homes can be powered with more than 900,000 MWh of energy generated annually. The Eleven Mile Solar Center helps meet the energy needs of the state by providing clean, flexible, solar-powered electricity.

The Eleven Mile Solar Center is a long-term asset for Pinal County. Located on over 2,000 acres, the center will create long-term value for landowners hosting the project while stimulating the local economy. The project will generate tens of millions in new tax revenue over the project life without adding new costs for services. Tax revenue will benefit Coolidge USD, Casa Grande ESD, Casa Grande UHS, the Central Arizona College, the City of Eloy, the City of Coolidge, and Pinal County. In addition the project will create at least 300 jobs during construction and will require ongoing support for operations and maintenance over the 30 year estimated life of the project.

Benefits of partnering with Ørsted

As a long-term operator of solar and wind projects, Ørsted is committed to the highest quality standards of project construction and safety, and has the financial strength to ensure execution. This starts with the first steps of development and lasts until the project is decommissioned. Standard project design, procurement and construction practices include:

• Procurement of solar modules from Tier 1 manufacturers that adhere to the highest quality standards
• Local procurement of materials and local hiring, when possible
• Construction standards that minimize impacts to the environment and maintain stewardship of the land, for example using native grasses to stabilize soils and promote habitat conservation
• Regular deployment of Operation & Maintenance staff to ensure site safety and peak performance
• 24/7 system monitoring to track performance and proactively detect any maintenance needs

The Highest Standards for Health, Safety, and Maintenance

Ørsted is dedicated to operating a safe and reliable solar energy system. Ørsted prioritizes site water management, safety and site security. We collaborate with trade associations such as the Arizona Solar Industries Association to ensure state-recognized standards are maintained for our solar site throughout its life and encourage other developers to adhere to similar standards.  

Good Neighbors 

Eleven Mile Solar Center is committed to listen to the Pinal County community and to being a good neighbor for years to come. Throughout the construction and operation of the project, Ørsted will meet with officials to ensure a direct line of communication over any concerns that arise during and after construction. We are available to meet directly with nearby neighbors to address their concerns.