Citizens for a Better Arcadia is proud to share that construction has officially begun on the SRCL Arcadia South Solar Farm, a major project being led by Silicon Ranch in partnership with Clearloop, right here in Bienville Parish.

 

Earlier this week, Citizens had the opportunity to meet with two representatives spearheading community engagement efforts for this project: Tyler Hoel, Associate of Community Partnerships with Clearloop, and Hanna Nordin, Economic & Community Development with Silicon Ranch. Together, they toured the construction site and shared updates on the exciting developments ahead.

 

Silicon Ranch is deeply committed to being a good neighbor throughout both the construction phase and the long-term operation of the solar farm. Crews will be present at the site daily, managing day-to-day operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption to surrounding areas. Construction is expected to continue through the fall of 2025.

 

Community members with questions or concerns about the construction process or those simply wanting to learn more about the solar farm are encouraged to reach out directly to Hanna Nordin at hanna.nordin@siliconranch.com or by phone at 615-707-9190.

 

In addition to renewable energy development, Silicon Ranch is actively engaging with the Bienville Parish School Board to expand educational opportunities for local students. Their flagship initiative, Energize STEM, is designed to support 4th–9th grade STEM teachers through free resources, professional training, and classroom materials tailored to energy education. This initiative reflects Silicon Ranch’s commitment not only to clean energy but to empowering the next generation of innovators in rural communities.

 

At Citizens for a Better Arcadia, they believe in progress that uplifts their people and protects the environment. They are excited to welcome Silicon Ranch and Clearloop as valued partners and look forward to continued collaboration that benefits Arcadia and all of Bienville Parish.