Why Murray and
Pipestone Counties
The Origis Approach to Siting
Project sites are carefully and thoughtfully chosen, located near existing energy infrastructure and where they can best benefit the electrical grid. We take into consideration the area’s solar resources and potential environmental impacts, knowing we must find landowners who choose to sell or lease their land for the life of the project
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Solar Resources
Murray and Pipestone County are in a part of the state with great solar resources- much of the same sun that helps the local agriculture industry.
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Energy Demand
In Minnesota energy development is driven by the state’s goal of providing 100% carbon free electricity by 2040.
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Energy Infrastructure
The project features access to nearby transmission lines, which lowers the cost of energy produced and allows the project to serve homes and businesses throughout the region.
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Environmental Evaluation
Wetlands, streams and
habitats for protected species are documented and carefully avoided.
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Cultural
If cultural resources are observed, sensitive artifacts are left untouched.
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Eager property owners
Engage large private property owners who are eager to lease or sell their land.
A Low-Impact Project Location
Our project site is located on private property and was carefully selected to minimize impacts. The project site features minimal nearby neighbors, low traffic volume and convenient road access.