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The Ohio Power Siting Board has unanimously denied approval for a proposed agrivoltaic solar facility in Morrow County, according to Solar Power World. The project, named Crossroads Solar Grazing Center, was planned for 570 acres and would have combined solar power generation with sheep grazing operations.
Open Road Renewables initially sought permits for the development in early 2025, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027. The proposal faced significant local opposition during recent public comment periods, including submissions under false identities. Despite earlier progress in the permitting process, the board voted against the project.
During the same meeting, the regulatory board approved a three-year waiver for a natural gas provider and made amendments to certificates for other energy storage and solar proposals. A separate state utilities commission also authorized a rate increase for customers of a specific utility on the same day.
A non-voting state senator expressed concern that rejecting solar projects could lead to higher energy costs for consumers, stating that such denials might negatively impact both affordability and reliability of power. An environmental policy director criticized the decision, arguing that prioritizing the quantity of public comments over their factual basis undermines regulatory certainty and hampers the development of needed energy infrastructure.
Separately, state legislators are considering a bill that would redefine clean energy sources under state law to include nuclear power and natural gas, while excluding wind, solar, and energy storage technologies. That legislation is currently under committee review.
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