A 110-acre property that once held a manufacturing complex is producing power again. This time, rows of solar panels quietly track the Indiana sun.
IPE worked with local leaders and environmental specialists to design the 28-megawatt Cardinal Solar Center around previously disturbed land. Native grasses planted between panel rows support pollinators and reduce stormwater runoff.
Reusing industrial land keeps new investment close to existing roads and electrical infrastructure.
Local benefits, long-term plan
Construction supported more than 120 temporary jobs, and ongoing site maintenance is being contracted locally. The project is one part of a balanced portfolio that also includes wind, storage and flexible generation.