Ohio Supreme Court considers case that could limit solar development

Ohio Supreme Court Weighs High-Stakes Solar Permitting Case

Local government opposition sank a proposed solar farm’s permit. The developer says state regulators failed to consider whether the pushback was rooted in evidence.

Ohio Supreme Court considers case that could limit solar development

A solar developer is challenging an Ohio board’s decision to deny its permit, arguing that regulators improperly gave local governments veto power over clean energy projects.Kathiann M. Kowalski reports for Canary Media.In short:Vesper Energy is appealing the Ohio Power Siting Board’s 2022 rejection of its permit for a 175-megawatt solar farm, arguing that the board relied on local government opposition rather than evaluating evidence.A 2021 Ohi…