March 10, 2026 – Three solar projects are committed to expand in Hopkins County. Two new projects, as well as one older project that has a new agreement. The Hopkins County Commissioners Court working with consultant Jeff Snowden as they work through the due diligence process ultimately deciding to grant each company a tax abatement as well as enter into a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. Three local school districts will receive regular tax levies on the full value of the projects as the previous tax abatements approved by the state are no longer in effect. Miller Grove ISD, Cumby ISD, and Saltillo ISD will each receive a boost to their bottom line as their tax levies will increase significantly over the lives of these new projects with virtually no new students added to the classrooms.
The Hopkins County Commissioners have been diligent on requirements for new projects by securing road agreements from these contractors to repair or replace roads near the projects as nearby residents have suffered damage and inconveniences during past projects. The Commissioners also have stepped up requirements for vegetative screening between projects and neighbors, mandating more neighbor-friendly construction times from the contractors, as well as requiring meetings with Hopkins County Emergency managment team.
CH Solterra, LLC will continue the build-out in the Saltillo area, as Blarney Solar Project, LLC will build a 515 acre solar array northeast of the City of Cumby. Cedar Range, LLC plans a 188 MW facility built in the Miller Grove ISD area.
