Active Solar seeks relief from Perth moratorium for two projects; residents urge delay until plan updates

Jun 5, 2025

Active Solar asked the Town of Perth for use variances to proceed with two solar sites (State Highway 30 west side and County Highway 107 east of State Highway 30); residents at a June 5 public hearing urged the board to wait for Comprehensive Plan updates and study siting rules.

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Paul Kruger of Active Solar represented Mark Murphy and the Korona Farm at a public hearing opened June 5, seeking use variances and relief from a moratorium that halted activity in December 2024. Kruger described two proposed project sites — one on the west side of State Highway 30 and a second along County Highway 107 east of State Highway 30 — and relayed the company's position that nearby substations have limited remaining capacity.

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