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Public hearing on Rosedale solar farm draws extended questions; board tables decision
Summary
Commonwealth Energy Partners presented the Rosedale Solar Farm — a proposed, shared‑solar eligible distribution project of up to 5 MW within a 440‑acre study area — at a Nov. 3 public hearing; the board tabled final action and requested additional maps, site visits and documentation.
Commonwealth Energy Partners (CEP) and landowner Stewart Land and Cattle Company presented details of the proposed Rosedale Solar Farm during a public hearing at the Russell County Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 3.
CEP said the project is a distribution‑scale, shared‑solar eligible facility downsized from an initial 12 megawatt design to up to 5 megawatts in order to participate in Appalachian Power’s shared solar program. Richard Wright, CEP cofounder, and Thomas Williams, project manager, said the study area covers 440 acres and that the likely solar array (panel area) would occupy roughly 50 acres, with the final layout to be determined after site‑specific studies.
CEP identified the following commitments and technical points:
- Interconnection to an Appalachian Power distribution line on site; no project substation expected for a distribution‑scale project; construction targeted for 2027. - Minimum setbacks: 75 feet from property lines plus a committed 25‑foot vegetative…
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