OPSB Approves 120-MW Solar Project in Knox County and New Market Solar Expansion
Key Insights
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) approved Frasier Solar's 120-megawatt solar facility in Knox County, featuring photovoltaic panels on 840 acres with strict environmental and operational conditions.
The New Market Solar Project in Highland County received approval to add an operations and maintenance building, while Firelands Wind's Emerson Creek project was allowed to install lidar equipment for meteorological data.
The agreements include conditions like perimeter fencing, setbacks, and a decommissioning bond to mitigate impacts on local communities and the environment.
OPSB approved a 120-MW solar facility by Frasier Solar in Knox County, covering 840 acres with photovoltaic panels and associated infrastructure.
New Market Solar Project in Highland County was permitted to expand with an operations and maintenance building.
Firelands Wind's Emerson Creek project will add lidar equipment for meteorological data collection.
62 conditions were imposed on Frasier Solar to minimize environmental and community impacts, including setbacks and a decommissioning bond.
The approvals reflect Ohio's commitment to renewable energy growth and balancing development with local concerns.