Angelina Solar
Angelina Solar I, LLC submitted an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to the Ohio Power Siting Board in December 2018. At a capacity of 80 Megawatts, the Project will be constructed and operate within an approximately 827-acre area of privately owned land approximately 4 miles north of College Corner, Ohio.
The Project Area is ideal for a utility-scale solar farm because it is adjacent to a point in the regional transmission system at which power can be supplied without the need for substantial and costly upgrades to that system. Use of the Project Area will enable the generation of large amounts of solar power because it is generally level and open.
The Project will consist of solar photo-voltaic panels and will not use any fuel, any appreciable amount of water, and it will not generate any air pollution, water pollution, or hazardous waste. The equipment comprising the Project will have very few moving parts and will make almost no sound. With only minimal disturbance of topsoil and few underground foundations, the Project will require very few changes to the land surface and will productively utilize existing, open agricultural fields.
If you would like to see a copy of our Application, please either request one through our Contact page or view it online on the OPSB page for Case 18-1579-EL-BGN.
Open Road Renewables
Open Road Renewables boasts one of the most experienced teams of developers in the country. Members of our team have been involved in some of the most challenging and exciting renewable energy projects, including the largest solar project of its kind in the state of Maryland, dozens of solar projects from California to Maryland, and enough wind generation capacity to power hundreds of thousands of homes. Open Road Renewables has successfully permitted 350 MW of solar in Ohio including the Hillcrest Solar Project (Brown County) and Willowbrook Solar Project (Highland & Brown Counties).
Learn more at www.openroadrenewables.com
Permitting
Solar projects in Ohio are permitted by the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB). Learn more about the OPSB on their website: https://opsb.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/opsb/
Revenue
In the Fall of 2020, Angelina secured a PILOT Agreement with Preble County. Under the PILOT, Angelina will pay local taxing jurisdictions and the County $720,000 per year.
Community
Angelina has been working with the Preble County community for the last three years to permit and refine the project. Learn more here.
Environment
Angelina will supply clean, renewable energy to the local electric grid. Additionally, Angelina plans to incorporate pollinator habitat into the project landscaping.
Angelina will bring investment, jobs, and long-term revenue to Preble County
Community
Angelina is proud to be part of the Preble County community. Angelina has been diligently working to address the questions and concerns of neighbors, local officials, and the community at large. Learn more about Angelina’s commitment to the Township, County, and Community in Angelina’s application and joint stipulation.
In the application and the joint stipulation, Angelina makes a number of commitments related to the following subjects:
Project layout
Setbacks from roads, property lines and homes
Public information program
Complaint resolution process
Construction hours and construction notice to neighbors
Landscaping and vegetative screening for neighboring homes
Protection of drain tile
Revenue agreement with local government
Vegetation management and noxious weeds
Minimization of vegetation clearing
Coordination with state and local government about construction traffic
Road Use and Maintenance Agreement with local government
Local fire and EMS coordination, training and equipment
Decommissioning and financial resources to implement
Management of stormwater
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