Mississippi's $1.8B Solar Surge to Power Thousands of Homes

As of October 13th, 2025, Mississippi is poised to undergo a significant clean energy revolution. Six new solar farms, representing over $1.8 billion in private investment, are currently in the works across the state. These projects are expected to generate more than 1,400 megawatts of power, enough to light up hundreds of thousands of homes for decades to come.

Beyond the impressive scale of these solar farms, they are also designed to reduce reliance on dirty energy sources, lower energy costs, and provide long-term stability to Mississippi's power grid. The facilities are planned in several counties, including Hinds, Holmes, Lowndes, Lee, Union, Jasper, and Pontotoc, with individual investments ranging from $175 million to $650 million.

The clean energy push is not only beneficial for the environment but also for the state's economy. These solar farms are projected to create nearly 1,300 temporary construction jobs and around 30 long-term service roles. Additionally, local governments and school districts stand to benefit from tens of millions in new property tax revenue over the coming decades.

Supporters of the solar expansion argue that the benefits extend beyond jobs and revenue. Solar power helps insulate residents from the rising costs of natural gas and other fossil fuels while delivering cleaner air. As Louie Miller of the Mississippi Sierra Club noted, "There's no pollution. There is no off-gassing or anything of that nature. There [are] no compressor stations or anything of that nature. Solar is not anything to be worried about."