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accession: "0001558370-24-010970"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AGX"
cik: "0000100591"
company_name: "ARGAN INC"
filed_at: "2024-08-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T12:04:12.796604+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Argan subsidiary Gemma gets full notice to proceed on 405 MW solar field in Illinois

## Summary
- Gemma Power Systems received full release for EPC services on a 405 MW utility-scale solar field in Illinois.
- Project uses pre-existing transmission and utility infrastructure from a retired nearby coal power plant.
- Solar-tracking panels can be stowed by remote command for adverse weather events.
- Project is in early phases; previously only a limited notice to proceed had been issued.
- No contract value or financial terms disclosed in the filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-24-010970
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AGX
- cik: 0000100591
- company_name: ARGAN INC
- filed_at: 2024-08-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/100591/000155837024010970/0001558370-24-010970-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/100591/000155837024010970/agx-20240806x8k.htm

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