Stark Solar

 

Project summary

Stark Solar is a proposed utility-scale solar energy system of up to 150-megawatt alternating current (MWAC) generation capacity and a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 75-MWAC / 300 megawatt-hours (MWh) combined on 860 acres of land in Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio. The Facility will operate in such a way as to assure that no more than 150 MWAC will at any time be injected into the bulk power system. The project offers clean, renewable energy along with a new source of economic development for the community, and new sources of revenue for local schools and government services.

Economic benefits:

The project will generate economic opportunities by:

  • Creating both short-term (construction) and long-term (maintenance and operational) jobs in the local area

  • Creating other job opportunities supported through the spending and purchases by these workers at local businesses, shops, restaurants, and hotels

  • Generating property tax revenue for Stark County that are expected to be allocated to Stark County, Washington Township, Marlington Local School District, Stark County Park District, and the Rodman Public Library. For a breakdown of the estimated tax revenues for Stark Solar project, click here.

Solar power is one of the most cost-effective sources of electricity today, and its ability to generate power during high-demand times reduces the cost of electricity for all consumers.

Location

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Environmental commitment:

  • Stark Solar will plant native grasses and forbs to increase soil stability and health, improve filtration, and aid in biodiversity and improvement of habitat

  • Solar energy produced by Stark Solar will reduce emissions and impacts from power generation in comparison to traditional power plants

Stark Solar has a nameplate capacity of 150 megawatts (MWs) that is equivalent to powering on average 27,750 homes. The solar-powered electricity generated will deliver clean, renewable electricity to the Ohio bulk power transmission system to serve the needs of electric utilities and their customers. Power generated by the project will be used both locally and transmitted to where it is needed based on demand.

Questions

For more information on health concerns, construction and other frequently asked questions, please visit FAQs.

For links to solar energy basic information, research reports on economic development in Ohio, and health concerns, please visit Resources.

Go to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) page for more information.

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