KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ­—  Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Adamsville Solar project in McNairy and Hardin Counties, Tennessee. Details of the review are available in a draft environmental assessment at tva.com/nepa.

TVA entered into a Power Purchase Agreement, or PPA, with SR Adamsville, LLC (Adamsville Solar) to purchase the power and environmental attributes generated by the proposed solar facility contingent upon the completion of applicable environmental reviews. The site is located approximately two miles northeast of Adamsville, Tenn. and is able to accommodate up to 25 MW in generating capacity. The facility would be constructed and operated by Adamsville Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Ranch Corporation. This project is an example of TVA’s strategy to leverage demand for renewable energy by business and industry customers and would provide cost-effective renewable energy.

The draft environmental assessment includes two alternatives: a no action alternative and an action alternative. Under the no action alternative, TVA would not purchase the power generated by the project under the 20-year PPA with Adamsville Solar and TVA would not be involved with the project. Under the action alternative, Adamsville Solar would occupy approximately 215 acres of the 295-acre project site to construct the proposed solar facility which would generate up to 25 MW. TVA would purchase the power generated for an initial term of 20 years.

TVA will accept comments through December 8, 2023, on the draft environmental assessment. Comments received, including names and addresses, will become part of the administrative record and will be available for public inspection.   

Comments may be submitted online at tva.com/nepa, or by email to [email protected]. You may also submit written comments to:

Elizabeth Smith,
NEPA Specialist
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 W. Summit Hill Drive WT-11D
Knoxville, TN, 37902.

TVA will not make a decision without public input and the completion of the environmental review process.