Birch solar
375MW of renewable energy near Lima, Ohio
$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
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.
Solar farm FAQs
We’ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions, and their answers.
Responsible Solar Stories
Find out more about our Responsible Solar approach
Recycling and lifecycle management of solar panels
Our commitment to recycling solar panels
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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