About The Project
Current Efforts
Currently, we are beginning construction activities on site. This preliminary scope of work includes widening our main access road to prepare for full construction mobilization in the spring of 2024.
Vinton Solar is projected to be Operational in 2025.
Economic Benefits
During the life of the project, Vinton Solar is projected to pay millions of dollars in property taxes, lease payments to landowners, salaries to employees, and payments for local goods and services, resulting in a significant increase in economic activity in the Vinton County area. Local schools and county infrastructure will benefit from the increase in tax revenue.
Why Ohio?
Ohio is one of the top states for total energy consumption due to the large population, industrialized economy, and seasonal temperature variations. With increasing renewable energy portfolio goals for the state and a limited amount of existing renewable energy resources currently available, there are many opportunities for development throughout the state.
The cost of solar energy in Ohio has declined by 54% over the last ten years, making it a cost competitive alternative to other energy sources while keeping electric rates affordable.
Why Vinton County?
Invenergy develops projects where there is a strong resource, interested customers, and most importantly, landowners who want to participate in the project.
We are committed to our host communities and look forward to continuing to work closely with Vinton County, contributing to the region's economic development, providing clean, homegrown energy to Ohio.
Environmental Benefits
Vinton Solar is a Project being built on a retired surface strip coal mine. The transition from fossil fuels to renewables, and the avoidance of agricultural land important to farmers across the state, poise Vinton Solar in a unique and advantageous position.
To avoid and minimize impacts to wildlife and other natural
resources, we work with state and federal agencies and other interested
stakeholders to site, build, and operate our facilities responsibly. The
cornerstone of that effort is our commitment to act in accordance with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Land-based Wind Energy Guidelines. These include robust pre-construction wildlife and habitat surveys,
early and frequent communication with wildlife agencies, and operational
monitoring to ensure the minimization of the risk to wildlife.
Impact on County Roads
Invenergy will work with Vinton County to establish a road use agreement for the Vinton Solar Energy Center, ensuring all county roads and infrastructure will be well-maintained during construction.