Health and Safety
Negative health and safety impacts of utility-scale PV development were shown to be negligible, while the public health and safety benefits of installing these facilities are significant and far outweigh any negative impacts.
Land Conversion
We do not see the daily environmental destruction caused by our fuel sources. To understand the full picture, we need to understand what happens when we turn on the lights.

Recycling Solar Panels
Explore a solar panel’s journey through the recycling process.
Local Environmental Impact
With a single clean energy project like Loblolly Solar, Surry County can make a big impact with safe, low-cost, local power.

Energy
Solar has become so cost-effective and reliable, it’s no wonder the government, utilities, corporations, and nonprofits of Virginia are all-in when it comes to this clean renewable resource!
Property Value
Loblolly Solar offers a huge net benefit for the environment, a boost to the local economy, and substantial, reliable tax revenue for the County.
Land Use
Virginia can achieve its renewable energy goal by installing utility-scale solar on approximately 0.3% of the acreage in Virginia.
Decommissioning
Loblolly Solar makes a commitment to the community to safely operate and maintain the solar farm for a possible 35 years.
Opportunity
Loblolly Solar will bring jobs, local spending, and long-term tax revenue to the community.