The 177-MW Ridgely Solar project in Lake County, Tennessee, is now online for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The project, located approximately 100 miles north of Memphis, was engineered by LRE.
Ridgely Solar began development in 2020 and created approximately 700 jobs during construction. LRE’s engineering team collaborated with Nextracker and First Solar, continuing its long-standing partnerships with both U.S.-based leaders. Nextracker’s NX Horizon-XTR terrain-following solar tracker systems, along with First Solar’s thin-film solar modules, deliver industry-leading performance and reliability.
“Ridgely Solar is a significant milestone as LRE’s first project in Tennessee,” said Eran Mahrer, Chief Commercial Officer at LRE. “The project delivers reliable energy, drives investment in Lake County, and demonstrates our role as a community partner by supporting local priorities. Further, by building on our long-standing relationships with U.S. technology leaders, prioritizing domestic jobs and manufacturing, and integrating innovative solutions that reduce impacts and speed deployment, Ridgely shows how forward-looking projects can strengthen the communities where we operate and contribute to our nation’s long-term energy security.”
Beyond delivering reliable and cost-effective energy, Ridgely Solar has become a partner in the Lake County community, supporting initiatives that strengthen education, safety and family well-being. The project has funded scholarships through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Northwest, helped build an inclusive playground for children with disabilities, and supported the American Red Cross Mid-South’s local flood relief efforts. Ridgely Solar has also contributed to public safety infrastructure for first responders and provided resources for The Nest, a daycare at Margaret Newton Elementary that offers free childcare to local families.
“Projects like Ridgely Solar make a lasting difference for our community,” said Danny Cook, Mayor of Lake County. “This project expands opportunity and supports long-term growth for Lake County while contributing to reliable energy for the region.”
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