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Developer says Sculpin Solar could bring $200 million investment, 300 construction jobs and recurring tax revenue to DeKalb County
Summary
During the county’s budget public hearing, an RWE representative outlined the Sculpin Solar proposal—180 MW on about 1,800 acres—saying the project could create hundreds of construction jobs and add substantial tax revenue to DeKalb County’s base under Indiana tax rules.
Jason Winnick, a development manager with RWE for the Sculpin Solar project, spoke during the county’s Sept. 3 public hearing on the 2026 budget and described the Sculpin Solar proposal and its local impacts.
Winnick described the project as a 180‑megawatt solar development on roughly 1,800 acres (about 1,800 acres leased; substantially less will be covered in panels if constructed). He said Sculpin could support about 300 construction jobs during an approximately 18‑month build and would add roughly $200,000,000 in infrastructure value to the county tax base. He also said RWE expects the…
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