Ohio Supreme Court rejects local opposition to block 325 MW solar project
Despite Ohio’s intensified local opposition and restrictive solar restrictions in recent years, the state’s Supreme Court sided with the Ohio Power Siting board to allow a 350 MW project in central Ohio.
National Grid Renewables breaks ground on 117 MW solar project in Ohio
The Sycamore Creek Solar project will deliver clean energy to the PJM grid when complete.
Ohio’s largest solar project goes online
The 577 MW Fox Squirrel project will deliver renewable energy to Amazon.
Sunrise brief: California Public Utilities Commission stacks the deck against rooftop solar
Also on the rise: Private investments in clean energy and manufacturing top $270 billion, GAF Timberline solar shingles recalled for fire hazard, and Ohio tightens screws on large solar facilities…
Ohio tightens screws on large solar facilities
The Ohio Power Siting Board has unveiled new regulations after its five year rule review, including 350 foot setbacks, sound regulations, and an underground drilling contingency plan, addressing the state’s extensive network of fracking pipes.
Ohio regulators approve 325MW solar project
The project is the third-largest approved under the state’s recent large-scale solar boom.
Ohio regulators consider another 470 MW of solar
The Clearview Solar I project and the Union Solar project are both set to have hearings in mid-August, bringing the total amount of utility scale solar proposed or approved this summer alone to 1,938 MW.
Sunrise brief: Ohio board approves 577 MW solar project, GM drives ahead with EV charging deals
Also on the rise: An AC battery that works without an inverter, Mexico plans a big solar project south of Arizona, and SolarApp+ launches as a one-stop shop for automated permits.
Ohio siting board approves one of the largest U.S. solar projects
The 577 MW Fox Squirrel Solar project is unusually large for a facility not located in the Southwest.
Sunrise brief: New York power plant will swap renewable hydrogen for natural gas
Also on the rise: SoCalEdison launches a $436 million EV charge program; Ohio adds a hurdle for renewable project developers; and Cummins begins testing a hydrogen-fueled ICE.
