Solar Energy Facility Projects
Below is a list of Solar Energy Facility Projects which have obtained approvals from the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Appeals. The next steps for each project are noted in the table below. A map has been created to show the locations of approved solar projects in Jefferson County. You can view the map online [click here].
*Click on File Numbers to review approved permit
**Click on Public Hearing / Public Workshop Date to review application & staff report within meeting agenda packet
Please contact the Office of Planning and Zoning with any questions related to the projects listed below: 304-728-3228 / planningdepartment@jeffersoncountywv.org.
The Public Research Portal includes a link to an interactive GIS Map. In addition to parcel data and zoning district information, viewers are able to "turn on" a solar facilities layer to see where solar projects have been approved in the County. [Click Here] to review a "How To Guide" on using the Public Research Map.
Project Name & General Location*Shaded areas indicate parcels included in project. |
Conditional Use Permit |
Concept Plan |
Zoning Certificate |
Stormwater Management Report |
Building Permit |
Blake Solar Energy FacilityProject Size = 516 Acres |
File #22-4-CUP - Issued 08/08/22 BZA Public Hearing: 07/28/22 |
File #22-7-SP PC Public Workshop: 08/09/22 |
File #23-3-ZC Issued: 01/18/23 |
File #22-7-SP Approved on: 02/01/23 |
File #s: 23-170 (Temporary Construction Trailer) 23-171 Temporary Office Trailer) 23-593 ( 7' Tall Fence) 23-82 (Control Building) 23-75 (Solar Panels) |
Wild Hill Solar Energy FacilityProject Size = 841.74 Acres
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File #22-5-CUP - Issued 09/30/22 BZA Approved on: 08/25/22 |
File #22-9-SP PC Public Workshop: 09/13/22 |
File #22-56-ZC Issued: 10/24/22 |
Pending Submission | Pending Submission |
Rippon Energy FacilityProject Size = 878 Acres |
File #22-9-CUP - Issued 12/07/22 BZA Approved on: 10/27/22 |
File #22-15-SP PC Public Workshop: 11/15/22 |
File #23-50-ZC Issued: 11/01/23 |
Pending Submission | Pending Submission |
Flowing Springs Farm
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N/A - Principal Permitted Use Project located entirely within delineated growth areas. |
File #23-4-SP PC Public Workshop: 05/09/23 |
Pending Submission | Pending Submission | Pending Submission |
Franklintown Farm
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BZA Public Hearing: 08/22/2024 *Applicant Handouts from 08/22/24:
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File #24-2-SP - Narrative |
Pending Submission | Pending Submission | Pending Submission |