Birch solar
$2.7 million
in new annual revenue for schools and local and county governments
400 jobs
during construction, hiring local subcontractors and recruiting from the local labor pool
423,700
metric tons of CO2 abated each year, contributing to a healthier environment
91,515
fuel burning cars taken off the road (equivalent)
Site Selection & Preliminary Design
Stakeholder outreach
Permitting & environmental studies
Land management & biodiversity planning
Final engineering, financing & construction
Operation & maintenance
Decommissioning & recycling
375MW of renewable energy near Lima, Ohio
Lightsource bp is in the process of developing the Birch solar farm in Ohio, about 10 miles southwest of Lima.
Birch will be financed with private capital, built, owned and operated by Lightsource bp and will have an output power capacity of 375 megawatts dc (300 megawatts ac)– generating enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 55,000 local homes per year.
The site for Birch has been carefully selected. Our project development involves site specific environmental assessments that include cultural surveys, threatened and endangered species assessments, wetlands delineations, as well as consultation with wildlife regulatory agencies. Another important aspect of our development process is Lightsource bp’s commitment to engaging with local stakeholders within the community.
Information and resources
We’ve put together a collection of resources for anyone who’d like to know more about our Birch solar project – or about solar in general.
Birch Solar Environmental and Cultural Fact Sheet
Birch Solar Property Tax Fact Sheet
Birch Solar Solar Panel Safety and Recycling Fact Sheet
Measuring the Economic Impacts of Utility-Scale Solar in Ohio: A comprehensive economic impact study conducted by Ohio University
Solar and Electromagnetic Fields
Solar & Property Values
SEIA Recycling Partners Across the U.S.
Study: Solar Farms Shown to Increase Biodiversity
FAQs
We’ve received lots of interest in our Birch solar project, so we’ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions, and their answers.
Get in touch
If you’d like to find out more about this project, email birchsolar@lightsourcebp.com, or fill out the form, in the link below. We aim to get back to you within five working days.
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