Polaris Park Details
Megawatts (ac): 100
Homes powered: 23,540*
Estimated operation date: July 2025
*Based on internal calculations
Community Benefits for Washington and North Star Townships, Gratiot County
The Polaris Solar Park will provide significant benefits to the local community and economy in Washington and North Star Townships, and Gratiot County. The development will deliver millions of dollars in additional tax revenue across its lifespan, funding that can support schools, first responders, veteran and senior citizen services and more. It will also provide supplemental income for local landowners, and energy developments like Polaris Solar can often help farmers keep land in the family for future generations.
Across Michigan, renewable energy projects like Polaris Solar are supporting hundreds of jobs during construction and several permanent jobs during operation. These workers spend money at local businesses – like restaurants, hotels and grocery stores – supporting local economies.
Washington and North Star Townships, and Gratiot County are Helping Build a Clean Energy Future Today
The Polaris Solar Park will be a key component of a balanced energy fuel mix that helps ensure a cleaner, more sustainable future for all Michiganders. Projects like Polaris Solar also support the State of Michigan’s goal of 60% renewable energy by 2035.
The developer and operator of the Polaris Solar Park – DTE Energy – is Michigan’s leading producer of and investor in renewable energy. DTE is committed to continued growth of its clean energy portfolio as the company works to achieve net zero carbon emissions. By 2042, DTE plans to have more than 18,000 megawatts of renewable energy generation capacity, enough to power the equivalent of approximately 5.9 million households.
Learn more about DTE’s renewable energy portfolio at dteenergy.com/renew.
Frequently Asked Questions
We often get asked if solar panels still generate energy when it’s cloudy, if they are safe, and if they can be recycled at the end of their lifespan.
Get answers to these and more questions here and explore common myths and facts about solar energy here.
Contact
If you are a landowner who would like to participate in a DTE Energy project – or if you are a participating landowner with questions about payment, change of contact information, land sale or land transfer, or tax forms – please contact our landowner hotline at 855-227-3245.
If you are a member of the media, please contact the media hotline at 313-235-5555.