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Commissioner raises setback and battery concerns as EDP seeks second phase of Duff-area solar park
Summary
EDP Solar indicated interest in a second phase of a Duff‑area solar park; Commissioner Chad Blessinger told the board he is concerned about setbacks and battery storage (BESS). EDP offered to fund a third‑party engineer to monitor work; the county expects company representatives at future meetings.
Commissioner Chad A. Blessinger reported to the board on April 20 that EDP Solar seeks to proceed with a second phase of its solar park in the Duff area and that he has concerns about setbacks and battery storage systems.
Blessinger said EDP recommended hiring a third‑party engineer to monitor and oversee the work and that the company is willing to pay for that oversight. He told the board he expects EDP representatives to attend future meetings to address public questions and concerns. Blessinger also noted he has received or is awaiting a hard copy of an NFPA report related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and said he will make the report available once received.
No formal action was taken at the meeting on the solar park expansion; commissioners discussed making EDP available to the public for future discussion and ensuring technical oversight separate from county staff review.
Commissioners and staff did not produce detailed engineering or siting approvals at this meeting; specifics on setbacks, battery siting and any required permits will be addressed in future sessions when company representatives and technical reports are available.
