Project summary

Thalassa Solar Project is a 68-megawatt dc (57-megawatt ac) solar facility on privately-owned land in Dekalb County, Indiana.

Thalassa Solar will provide a stable, long-term economic benefit to the area.

Economic benefits

The project is expected to pay approximately $22 million over the life of the project. These funds will provide new revenues for Dekalb County School Districts, Community Improvements, Civil Services, and more.

The project is expected to create 200 direct jobs during peak construction and hundreds of indirect jobs.

Health/visual concerns

There are no harmful pollutants or negative health impacts. Check out our FAQ section and read the NC State Clean Energy Technology Center report for more information.

Trees and bushes will be planted as a vegetative buffer to reduce views of the solar farm..

Environmental commitment

• We plant perennial plants which increase soil stability, improve infiltration, and help promote biodiversity.

• Solar energy reduces emissions and impacts from power generation as compared to more traditional power plants.

The energy generated at Thalassa Solar will deliver power to the Varner Substation. The solar-powered electricity generated will deliver clean, renewable electricity to the Northern Indiana bulk power transmission system to serve the needs of electric utilities and their customers.

Questions

For more information on health concerns, construction and other frequently asked questions, please visit FAQs.

For links to research reports on economic development in Indiana and health concerns please visit Resources.

Schedule

Acquisition of land and land rights began in 2019 and was completed in 2022. During this time, outreach was conducted to landowners and community leaders throughout the Project vicinity.

Final designs will be completed and construction is anticipated to begin in 2023 and be completed within 10-12 months, at which point Thalassa Solar will be placed in service.

bp’s ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America’s largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than $125 billion in the economy and supporting more than 125,000 additional jobs through its business activities. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.

bp is the long-term owner of the project and our 50:50 joint venture partner, Lightsource bp will develop the project. Lightsource bp is a global leader in solar development with a successful 10-year track record of development and long-term management of solar projects.