On June 23, 2020, Silicon Ranch and PCL Construction Services began construction on the Odom Solar Farm, a 20-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Colquitt County, Georgia. In December 2020, the solar farm became operational and is part of a portfolio of Silicon Ranch projects that supply power to Walton EMC as part of the utility’s agreement to supply 100 percent renewable energy for Facebook’s data center in Newton County, Georgia.

kW
20 MWac
Project Size
Solar Panels
75,096
Solar Modules
Greenhouse
250+ Acres
Site Footprint

Odom Solar Farm generates zero carbon emissions and requires zero water consumption. Over 150 workers were recruited from the local labor pool and the military veteran community to construct the project. To learn more about the project, please view the following video for the partnership between Silicon Ranch, Walton EMC, and Facebook.

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Silicon Ranch, PCL Commence Construction for 20-Megawatt Solar Project in Colquitt County, Georgia to Help Power Facebook Data Center

Concern for Community
“Because our customers own us, Walton EMC’s primary focus is serving their needs. Our partner, Silicon Ranch, has enabled us to supply Facebook with the renewable energy they desire for the Newton Data Center. Besides being good citizens and contributing to the economic wellbeing of the communities where they locate, Silicon Ranch also cares for the environment through their Regenerative Energy platform. This fits perfectly with our principle of ‘concern for community.'”

-Ronnie Lee, CEO, Walton EMC

Project Partners

Silicon Ranch
Walton EMC
PCL Construction Services

Contact us today to start the conversation.

+1 615.577.4786
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222 2nd Ave S, Suite 1900
Nashville, TN 37201