AES Indiana's New Solar Energy Center Now Online

The project includes 250 megawatts of solar generation and 180 megawatt-hours of energy storage.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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AES Indiana, an electric utility company, has brought online a new solar energy center in Petersburg, Indiana. The project includes 250 megawatts of solar generation and 180 megawatt-hours of energy storage at the existing Petersburg Generating Station.

Why it matters

The new solar energy center is part of AES Indiana's efforts to increase its renewable energy generation and reduce its carbon footprint. The project will help the utility meet growing customer demand for clean energy and support the state's transition to a more sustainable energy future.

The details

The solar energy center features thousands of solar panels installed on 1,200 acres of land adjacent to AES Indiana's existing Petersburg Generating Station. The project also includes a large-scale battery energy storage system that can store up to 180 megawatt-hours of electricity, allowing the utility to better manage the intermittent nature of solar power.

  • The new solar energy center came online in February 2026.

The players

AES Indiana

An electric utility company serving customers in central Indiana.

Petersburg Generating Station

An existing power plant owned by AES Indiana, which is now home to the new solar energy center.

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What’s next

AES Indiana plans to continue expanding its renewable energy portfolio, with additional solar and wind projects in the pipeline to further reduce the company's carbon emissions and meet its sustainability goals.

The takeaway

The new solar energy center in Petersburg is a significant step forward for AES Indiana and the state of Indiana in the transition to a more sustainable energy future, demonstrating the utility's commitment to increasing its renewable energy generation and reducing its environmental impact.