Tag: renewables
Two more solar projects get green light in Ohio
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved applications for two more solar projects during its July 15 meeting. Within the last month, the board has approved 877 megawatts of solar energy to be constructed in the state.
Solar grazing could be big opportunity for farmers
As solar sites grow in size and number in Ohio and Pennsylvania, it could be a new business opportunity for sheep farmers. But it's an opportunity that comes with many strings attached.
Public hearing set for Champaign County solar project
An in-person hearing is scheduled Aug. 19 for a 144 megawatt solar farm planned for Champaign County. The project, proposed by Clearview Solar I, LLC, would be located 1,075 acres within a 1,195 project area in Adams Township.
Hearing set for proposed 101 MW solar farm in Wood County
An in-person hearing is set at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 for a 101 megawatt solar farm planned for Wood County. It's one of five hearings set for this summer for 875 MW in proposed solar projects in Ohio.
Public hearings set for proposed central Ohio solar farms
Public hearings are set for two new proposed solar farms in central Ohio: Prairie Prairie Solar in Franklin County and Union Ridge in Licking County. There is nearly 4,000 megawatts of solar farms awaiting approval before the Ohio Power Siting Board.
200-MW wind farm rejected by Ohio Power Siting Board
In a rare move, the Ohio Power Siting Board denied Republic Wind's application to build a 200 megawatt wind farm in Seneca and Sandusky counties. Community activists celebrated the rejection, while the developer, Apex Clean Energy, cried foul.
Pa. celebrates 1,000 electric vehicle chargers installed
Driving PA Forward-funded chargers have been installed by companies, organizations and residential complexes at more than 300 locations in 39 counties. More than half the chargers were installed at public places.
Public hearing set for Hardin Solar farm on July 13
An in-person hearing is set for a 300 MW solar farm planned for Hardin County. The hearing for Hardin Solar Energy III is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 13 at Kenton High School, 200 Harding Avenue, Kenton, Ohio 43326.
Amazon announces first solar farms in Pa., another in Ohio
Amazon is building 11 more solar farms in the U.S., including its first in Pennsylvania and another in Ohio. The projects, announced June 23 along with renewables projects in Canada, Finland and Spain, will make the company the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the U.S. and the world.
Grassroots groups hopeful about passage of Ohio Senate Bill 52
For many Ohioans, the first time they hear about the Ohio Power Siting Board is when a solar or wind project is proposed in their town. That's also when they find out how little power they have to effect change. SB 52 could change that.
