Supporters and developers back a 1,500‑MW community solar pilot in Senate Bill 247; developers flag brownfield challenges
Proponents said SB 247 would establish a 1,500‑MW Ohio community solar pilot (1,000 MW general, 500 MW for distressed/commercial rooftops) to expand access to solar without rooftop installations; developers highlighted economic benefits and, conversely, implementation challenges on brownfields and landfills.
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Proponents of Senate Bill 247 told the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee the bill would create an Ohio community solar pilot totaling 1,500 megawatts — 1,000 MW designated for general deployment and 500 MW reserved for distressed sites and commercial rooftops — to give households and businesses an option to subscribe to locally produced solar without installing panels on their roofs.
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