{"id":394106,"date":"2024-06-25T18:34:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?post_type=project&p=394106"},"modified":"2025-11-10T19:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:13:36","slug":"juliet-solar","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/tt\/project\/juliet-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Juliet Solar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Juliet Solar | 62MW in Ohio<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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62MWac<\/h3>\n

\/77MWdc of home-grown renewable energy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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jobs created during construction, filled at least 70% by locals <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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$18+ million<\/h3>\n

revenue benefitting local schools & public services <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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11,000 homes<\/h3>\n

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About the Juliet solar project<\/h2>\n

The Juliet solar farm currently is under construction in Weston Township, Milton Township and the Village of Weston in Wood County, Ohio. The privately funded energy project will produce locally generated, solar-powered electricity into the Ohio bulk power transmission system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Juliet Solar will provide a stable, long-term economic benefit to the Wood County area. The project is expected to pay approximately $18 million into the local tax base over its lifetime, benefiting Otsego School District, Weston Township, Milton Township, and the Village of Weston. The project is expected to create 100-150 construction jobs (during peak construction).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We will update this page with further information and updates on construction. With questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to\u202f<\/span>USCommunityRelations@lightsourcebp.com<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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How solar farms work<\/h3>\n

Solar<\/span> farms<\/span> add energy to the local electric grid, just<\/span> like<\/span> other <\/span>electric <\/span>power <\/span>plant<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span> R<\/span>ows of solar panels produce <\/span>the <\/span>electricity, which flows <\/span>through the<\/span> grid<\/span> to power<\/span> places like homes, businesses, <\/span>schools<\/span> and hospitals.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solar panels are mounted on structures called racking. Racking sits on posts that raise the panels above the ground. The posts take up less than 5% of the land. With significant open space under the panels, in the rows and in buffer areas to plant site-specific grasses and other vegetation, we set a goal of<\/span>\u202fincreasing biodiversity<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202fin the first 5 years of operation. We also\u202f<\/span>integrate agriculture<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202fwhere practical.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The racking is equipped with smart solar trackers that slowly and quietly rotate throughout the day, following the sun to maximize solar energy production. These\u202f<\/span>smart trackers serve other important purposes<\/span><\/b><\/a>, too: they help protect solar panels from hailstorms, high winds and buildup of snow on solar panels.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Community dialogue \u2013 we want to be a good neighbor<\/h2>\n

Lightsource bp is dedicated to supporting communities that are home to our solar projects across America. We have a Community Relations team that works closely with our neighbors to maximize the positive social impacts of our projects.<\/p>\n

To connect with a Community Relations Manager please email USCommunityRelations@lightsourcebp.com.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you are a member of the media, please visit our\u00a0Press Center.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Making a local impact<\/h2>\n

A solar farm is so much more than energy production. It can boost biodiversity on the land. It can provide new tax revenue to your community.\u00a0 It\u2019s a new,\u00a0 year-round type of harvest for your neighbor farmers that helps them keep their land for future generations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Long-term benefits<\/h4>\n

In addition to generating affordable and renewable energy for <\/span>Ohio\u2019s<\/span> electrical grid, development of the land with home-grown solar energy has several additional long-term benefits, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n