Board approves Boxwood Solar project despite neighborhood opposition

Jun 30, 2026

After a contentious hearing with many residents opposed, the Halifax County Board of Supervisors approved a Conditional Use Permit for the 69 MW Boxwood Solar facility on a 5-3 vote, adding a neighborhood safety condition and several mitigation measures.

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The Halifax County Board of Supervisors voted 5-3 on June 30 to approve a Conditional Use Permit for CEP Solar’s proposed 69-megawatt Boxwood Solar facility in Election District 1, following a heated public hearing and extended debate.

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