Solar Panels
West Tennessee Solar Exhibit
Mile Marker 44 Westbound, I-40, Stanton, TN 38069, United States
About West Tennessee Solar Exhibit
The project originated in 2009 when a $62.5-million allocation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was awarded to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The University of Tennessee Research Foundation was contracted to oversee creation and operation of the facility, which was designed and built by Signal Energy, LLC of Chattanooga in 2011, with grid connection achieved in early 2012. The farm comprises approximately 21,000 fixed-tilt, ground-mounted photovoltaic panels generating electricity sold under purchase agreements to Chickasaw Electric Cooperative and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Alongside power production, the SPECTRUM exhibit provides hands-on learning stations, games, and QR-linked resources to teach solar energy basics to students, homeowners, and business visitors. The exhibit partners include Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and multiple state agencies. The facility serves utilities, educational institutions, and the general public. Its electricity feeds the regional grid through TVA and Chickasaw Electric Cooperative, while the exhibit attracts school groups, science-fair participants, and homeowners exploring rooftop solar. Partners such as the U.S. Department of Energy, Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, and Volkswagen reflect a broad stakeholder base spanning government, research, and industry. The project was conceived as a dual-purpose asset: a revenue-generating solar array and a public showcase for renewable energy technology. Its backers emphasized job creation, education, and technology commercialization as core goals, positioning the site as a living laboratory for solar adoption in Tennessee.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Advanced energy
- Solar power
- Renewable energy
- Education
Materials
Photovoltaic solar panels
Company details
- Location
- Stanton, Tennessee
- Founded
- 2009
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Tennessee Solar Exhibit located?
West Tennessee Solar Exhibit is located at Mile Marker 44 Westbound, I-40, Stanton, TN 38069, United States.
What does West Tennessee Solar Exhibit do?
West Tennessee Solar Exhibit is listed under Solar Panels, and its listed capabilities and products include Utility-scale solar power generation, Interactive solar energy education and Public outreach and STEM education.
What industries does West Tennessee Solar Exhibit serve?
West Tennessee Solar Exhibit lists Advanced energy, Solar power, Renewable energy and Education among the industries it serves.
When was West Tennessee Solar Exhibit founded?
West Tennessee Solar Exhibit was founded in 2009.
How do I request a quote from West Tennessee Solar Exhibit?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send West Tennessee Solar Exhibit your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (865) 805-8960 and visit solarfarm.tennessee.edu.
What companies are similar to West Tennessee Solar Exhibit?
Other Solar Panels companies in Tennessee listed on FirmsLedger include Green Wave Solar, SynEnergy Solar and Mainstream Green Solutions LLC.