Summary
Snipesville Solar Ranch, a 300 MWAC clean renewable power project in Denton, Georgia, has served as one of our flagship Regenerative Energy® agrivoltaics projects. Our agrivoltaics projects combine solar power generation with regenerative agricultural production on one piece of land, ensuring they heal the land while remaining deeply rooted in our community’s land-use heritage and rural identity.
Beginning in 2026, Snipesville Ranch began serving as a supplemental grazing site for our sheep, providing essential forage whenever drought conditions limit vegetation growth on our sister properties.
Built in three phases, the Snipesville Ranch generates enough power to meet the electricity needs of more than 50,000 Georgia homes annually.
Phase I: Cultivating a Local Workforce and Seeding Regional Agricultural Solutions
Phase I of the project (80+ MWac) was built and is owned and operated by Silicon Ranch on behalf of Green Power EMC. This facility is a key component of Green Power EMC’s expanding renewable energy portfolio, delivering reliable, cost-effective clean power to member communities across Georgia.
During Phase I of the project, our field team regeneratively managed a flock of sheep owned by an external ranching partner to improve land health. Through this process, we identified three critical gaps in the agricultural market: a shortage of available sheep, a lack of skilled shepherds, and a need for sheep genetics tailored to the Southeast climate. In response, the company launched an in-house training program to develop a local workforce and made the decision to own and manage our own flock of sheep and increase our control over genetics.
Phase II and III: Scaling Industry-Leading Agrivoltaics and Sheep Production
Silicon Ranch built, owns, and operates Phases II and III of Snipesville Ranch on behalf of Walton EMC and Meta to support Walton EMC’s commitment to providing Meta’s Georgia operations with 100% renewable energy.
During Phase II (100+ MWac), Silicon Ranch became the first U.S. solar company to own and manage its own sheep flock. We acquired 600 regionally adapted sheep and hired a Southeast genetics expert to oversee animal welfare. This strategy proved successful, with the flock growing to 1,000 head after the first lambing season. To support this growth, we established a professional pipeline for shepherds by recruiting from regional agricultural colleges, further driving rural opportunity.
We expanded the flock at Snipesville Ranch to over 2,000 sheep during the 100+ MWac Phase III, making it one of the region’s largest flocks and increasing the shepherd team to eight. By partnering with local farmers for onsite haying, we secured a long-term winter food source and boosted revenue for our local agriculture partners.
Driving Innovation Through Community Partnerships and Hands-On Educational Training
Silicon Ranch seeks opportunities to build relationships with educational institutions of all sizes and levels—from elementary schools to high schools to graduate programs. At Snipesville Ranch, in addition to recruiting from regional agricultural colleges and hosting high school animal science students for experiential learning, the company has provided veterinary students with valuable hands-on training that ensures our sheep receive top-tier medical care.
Facts & Figures
300 MWac
Locally Produced Renewable Energy Capacity
50,000
Georgia Homes that Snipesville Solar Ranch can Power Annually
1,200
Acres of Land Regeneratively Grazed to Restore Soil Health
$445,000,000
Capital Investment for Economic Development
$26,000,000
New Tax Revenues over 40 Years to Fund Local Priorities
700+
Jobs Created
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Press Coverage
- Solar Power World: Silicon Ranch signs on for 107-MW solar project for Facebook in Georgia
- Renewables Now: Facebook data centre in Georgia to get power from 107-MW solar park
- NS Energy: Walton EMC signs PPA for 107MW Snipesville II solar project in US
- Atlanta Business Chronicle: Nashville’s Silicon Ranch to build 107 MW solar plant to power Facebook data center in Georgia