Commissioner raises battery storage and setback concerns as EDP seeks second solar phase
Commissioner Chad Blessinger reported EDP Solar plans a second phase in the Duff area and expressed concerns about setbacks and batteries; EDP offered to fund a third‑party engineer and is expected to attend future meetings to address public questions. An NFPA battery report is en route to the county.
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Commissioner Chad A. Blessinger told the commissioners on April 20 that EDP Solar expressed interest in proceeding with a second phase of its solar park in the Duff area. Blessinger said he raised concerns about setbacks and battery storage (BESS) and that EDP recommended hiring and paying for a third‑party engineer to monitor and oversee work.
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