BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. – A new solar facility is set to be built by Firestone Solar, LLC. in Buckingham County.
The 19.8 megawatt project, which is estimated to cost between $30 and $35 million, will be the first of its solar generator of its kind in the county.
Governor McAuliffe announced the permit for the facility on August 11. The “permit by rule” was issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and contains provisions to make sure the environment is protected during construction.
“This project is a significant step towards meeting Virginia’s renewable energy goals and is a harbinger of good things to come,” said Governor Terry McAuliffe. “Solar energy is an essential part of our efforts to diversify our energy mix and build a new Virginia economy. Virginia has a host of other commercial-size solar projects in the pipeline, and I look forward to continuing our work to make our Commonwealth a global leader in the renewable energy sector.”
Construction is set to begin early 2017 and end by the end of 2017.
“Clean energy is the foundation of our economic and environmental future. Supporting Virginia’s solar industry and developing our renewable energy portfolio will safeguard our natural resources and allow our economy to flourish,” said Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Molly Ward.
