Ohio Supreme Court blocks solar farm approval, demands full visual impact review
By
Mark Ferenchik
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Summary
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the Ohio Power Siting Board must thoroughly evaluate the visual impacts of the proposed Oak Run Solar project in Madison County before granting approval. The court sided with local governments—including Madison County commissioners and three townships—who argued the application failed to adequately address safety concerns and visual impacts. The ruling sends the project back for additional information and review.
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Among local government concerns was that Oak Run's application failed to fully show how it might address potential safety concerns.
The local governments also argued Oak Run's application failed to fully show how it might address potential safety concerns.
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