OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed solar facility in Clark County

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OPSB schedules local hearing for proposed solar facility in Clark County

COLUMBUS, OHIO (Feb. 17, 2026) – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will hold a local public hearing regarding Sloopy Solar Energy, LLC’s proposal to construct a 180 megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Clark County.

The hearing is scheduled for:

March 26, 2026, at 5 p.m.
School of Innovation, Cafeteria
601 Selma Road
Springfield, Ohio 45505

Sloopy Solar Energy proposes to construct the facility within a 1,600-acre project area in Harmony Township. The facility would consist of photovoltaic panel arrays, electrical collection lines, inverters, transformers, access roads, a generation interconnection line, an operation and maintenance building, and construction laydown yards.

The purpose of the local public hearing is to allow individuals to provide sworn testimony regarding the proposed facilities. The hearing transcript will become part of the case record considered by the OPSB. Witnesses will register when they arrive at the hearing and will testify in the order in which they register. Testimony will be limited to three minutes per witness. If a witness wishes to supplement their testimony with an exhibit, a copy of the document should be provided to the administrative law judge during the hearing.

The evidentiary hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. During the evidentiary hearing, the applicant, OPSB staff, and intervening parties will offer expert testimony and evidence regarding the proposed facilities.

Additional information regarding the proposed facility is available on the OPSB website at www.OPSB.ohio.gov in case number 25-0636-EL-BGN.

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The Ohio Power Siting Board reviews applications for the construction of major utility facilities in Ohio. Together with Ohio’s elected officials, citizen stakeholders, and the energy industry, the Board strives to build a strong and competitive foundation for Ohio’s future.

For additional information, contact: Matt Butler | (614) 644-7670

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