The solar power project has approximately 4,400 ground-mounted photovoltaic solar modules on the property of the Martins Creek Elementary School in Murphy.
Duke Energy Renewables has recently acquired Martins Creek Solar from ESA Renewables, that designed and built the solar array, and operates it for Duke Energy Renewables.
The power project is expected to generate approximately 1.3 million kWh of electricity each year, which is enough to power more than 150 average-sized homes.
Electricity from the solar facility is sold through Blue Ridge Mountain EMC to the Tennessee Valley Authority, as part of TVA’s Generation Partners program.
