Martin County

Solar Project

The project is owned by Tango Holdings, LLC (Tango)—a joint venture formed by Savion Equity, LLC (a subsidiary of Shell plc) and a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Equity strategy (Ares)—with Shell serving as the asset manager.

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Utility-Scale Solar Energy Generation Facility

18.5K

Equivalent to powering 18,529 Kentucky homes annually

111 MW

Located on the former Martiki Coal Mine in Pilgrim, Kentucky

2025

Commercial operation date

The Project

Martin County Solar Project is one of the first large-scale U.S. solar projects located on a former coal mine site in Appalachia. It is Savion’s first developed, constructed, owned, and operating project in Kentucky, and Savion’s second project to operate. Permitting for Martin began in 2020 with a Certificate of Construction secured from the Kentucky State Siting Board in late 2021. Construction started in October 2023 with operations beginning in January 2025. Martin interconnects into Kentucky Power’s Inez substation already located on-site as it quietly generates renewable energy during its 40-year lifespan.

Project Awards:

Savion’s award for work completed on Martin County Solar Project

Savion Recognized for Market Innovation with 2025 Green Power Leadership Award

Land Reclamation

Developing this unique facility on the former Martiki Coal Mine was an exceptional opportunity for Savion to make a positive impact. Kentucky has a rich history of energy generation in the U.S. and continues to demonstrate its commitment to powering the country through creative solutions.