Published 8:30 am Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Nate Pentecost
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors received comments at its May meeting on a conditional use permit for Kenbridge Solar Farm to develop a 4.99 megawatt solar facility.
It was one of two public hearings the supervisors held during its regular May 15 meeting.
Representatives of CEP Solar reviewed plans for the development of 128 acres (42 acres within the fence) in the Hound’s Creek District off Fletcher Road, about 2.5 miles northeast of Kenbridge. The project would consist of 11,800 solar panels, two inverters and two transformers, along with the associated piling and electrical wiring, according to material provided to the county planning commission.
“We’ve listened very carefully to citizen comments and suggestions made by county planning staff, neighbors, and community stakeholders,” Don Giecek of CEP Solar said. 
Project manager Harry Kingery then followed with a presentation. 
The CEP Solar representative reviewed the project details and discussed that the project will address community concerns regarding land use, economy and employment, and natural resources. 
Kingery said these include:
Promoting a balance of land uses that meet economic and demographic needs of Lunenburg County, the Town of Kenbridge and the Town of Victoria. 
Promoting the expansion of a diversified economy.
Protecting nature and preserving the natural resources of the community. 
After the presentation, during the citizen comment period, two residents spoke in favor of the project. The comments included discussion of the economic benefits the project will have for the area now and in the future. 
Additionally, it was announced at the meeting that a siting agreement between CEP Solar and the board has been reached. The matter will go to a public hearing before the board makes a motion for or against the siting plan.
ROAD PLAN
The board also held a public hearing on the proposed Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Secondary Roads Six Year Improvement Plan. 
During the brief public hearing, VDOT representatives reviewed the plan for hard surface construction.
No citizens chose to comment during the hearing and afterward, the Board made a motion to approve the plan. 
SACT PRESENTATION
While no one signed up for the citizen comment period, there was a community presentation at the board meeting led by Meagan Dayton, Vice President of the Southside Area Community Theater (SACT). 
SACT is a non-profit theater established in 2008 and operating out of Kenbridge. The organization, entirely volunteer-run and community-funded, runs workshops throughout the Southside community, including an introductory theater workshop for children. During the presentation Dayton promoted the mission of SACT and asked that the board attend an upcoming event June 9 in Farmville. 
“We would love to have a (board member) in attendance,” Dayton relayed. “We’ve found it’s a great community that’s really supportive of each other and the arts”
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors will hold its June monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18. 

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