Project introduction
Scioto Ridge Solar will be designed to complement existing agricultural land uses, protect the soil, and avoid impacts to wildlife. Solar farms produce electricity without generating any pollution, resulting in cleaner air and water when compared to traditional power plants.
Comprehensive studies are required as part of the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) permitting process to protect public safety and the environment. Solar panels are designed to minimize glare and are often installed at major airports across the world. Scioto Ridge Solar will be virtually silent outside the fence line, while setbacks and vegetative screening will minimize viewshed impacts.
Scioto Ridge Solar will use silicon-based PV panels, which are made of safe, well-tested materials commonly used in building and household products. The panels are fully sealed and extremely durable, preventing trace metals from escaping into the surrounding soil. PV solar panels are so safe that millions of families across the U.S. have put solar panels on their homes and literally sleep beneath them. RWE’s advanced remote operations center will monitor the panels 24/7, 365 days a year while the onsite operations team will be available to respond in the unlikely event of an emergency.
