Leaders from Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC of Austin, Texas, alongside local officials and economic developers, officially broke ground Wednesday (March 5) on the 100-megawatt Redfield Solar Project.

Spanning 1,033 acres in southeastern Grant County, the solar facility will create approximately 200 construction jobs and generate more than $10 million in property tax revenue over its lifespan.

The project’s total energy output—enough to power about 18,000 homes—will be purchased by a single offtaker through a long-term power purchase agreement. Commercial operations are slated to begin in the first half of 2026.

“This project is much more than a solar facility,” said Chris Elrod, co-founder and CEO of Treaty Oak Clean Energy. “It’s a significant investment in the people, businesses, and future of Grant County. From the beginning, our goal has been to be a good neighbor—working closely with county leaders, local businesses, and residents to ensure this project benefits the entire community.”

The Redfield Solar Project is being financed with a $123 million package, including a construction-to-term loan, a tax credit bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility, backed by CIBC, Crédit Agricole CIB, and ING Capital LLC.

Primoris Services Corporation’s Renewable Energy business will lead construction, with high-voltage services provided by Dashiell Corp. Once operational, the project will provide two to three long-term, high-paying jobs for ongoing operations and maintenance.

“We’re glad to welcome Treaty Oak Clean Energy to Grant County for this important project,” said Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt. “Their investment will bring in steady tax revenue that will go toward fixing roads, strengthening our schools, and keeping essential services running for our community.”

As part of its commitment to the community, Treaty Oak presented a $100,000 donation to Grant County Library Director Jessica Reeves and Judge Pruitt to support the renovation of the Grant County Library.

The Redfield Solar Project will incorporate Arkansas-manufactured materials, the company said. The steel for the advanced Nextracker NX Horizon-XTR terrain-following solar tracker systems will be sourced from U.S. Steel’s Big River Steel Mill in Osceola, while key components such as connectors and harnesses will be supplied by Premier PV in Crossett.

“By sourcing materials from right here in Arkansas, we are supporting the local industries and workforce that make projects like this possible,” said Elrod. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to the state’s economy and the long-term benefits that clean energy development can bring to communities.”

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Treaty Oak Clean Energy develops, builds, and operates clean energy projects in targeted US markets.