Project Summary

Juliet Energy Project, LLC is proposing the Juliet Solar Project, a 65-megawatt dc (50-megawatt ac) solar facility on approximately 670 acres of privately-owned land in Weston Township, Milton Township, and the Village of Weston in Wood County, Ohio.

Juliet Solar will provide a stable, long-term economic benefit to the Wood County area.

Economic Benefits:

• The project is expected to pay approximately $890,000 into the tax base annually, 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).

Health/Visual Concerns:

• There are no harmful pollutants or negative health impacts. Check out our FAQ section and read the NC State Clean Energy Technology Center report for more information.

• Trees and bushes will be planted as a vegetative buffer to reduce views of the solar farm.

Environmental Commitment:

• We plant perennial plants which increase soil stability, improve infiltration, and help promote biodiversity

• Solar energy reduces emissions and impacts from power generation as compared to more traditional power plants

The energy generated at Juliet Solar will deliver power to the 69 kV Weston substation. Juliet Solar is expected to generate approximately 212,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity each year. The solar-powered electricity generated will deliver clean, renewable electricity to the Ohio bulk power transmission system to serve the needs of electric utilities and their customers.

Questions

For more information on health concerns, construction and other frequently asked questions, please visit FAQs.

For links to research reports on economic development in Ohio and health concerns please visit Resources.

Schedule

Acquisition of land and land rights began in 2019 was completed in the 2021. During this time, outreach was conducted to landowners and community leaders throughout the Project vicinity.

A public information meeting was held on January 20, 2021 to facilitate public interaction with the Applicant and expert consultants. It included information on the Applicant; the Project’s location, size, and the supporting rationale; the types of studies and due diligence that will be conducted by Juliet Energy; the Ohio Power Siting Board’s review and certification process; the expected timeline of the Project and construction process; and responses to any questions submitted by the public prior to the meeting. Comments can be submitted on the Public Meeting page. A teleconference and a virtual meeting were held on June 2, 2021. View a recording of the presentation here.

Final designs will be completed and construction is anticipated to begin in 2024 and be completed within 7 months, at which point Juliet Solar will be placed in service. 

Go to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) page for more information.

 bp’s ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America’s largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than $125 billion in the economy and supporting more than 125,000 additional jobs through its business activities. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.

bp is the long-term owner of the project and our 50:50 joint venture partner, Lightsource bp will develop the project. Lightsource bp is a global leader in solar development with a successful 10-year track record of development and long-term management of solar projects.