--- title: Taro Solar 140MW Project Hits Density Cap, Board Vote Set for December 10 description: Taro Solar Project, a 140 MW solar facility in Virginia, awaits a critical board vote after surpassing the local solar density cap. image: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66525ec138843cc1ccb1c325/68c301ebaa36be33aa2af8f7_1a3f16114a452999cc4d7d6b36ae1602_Obedio%20march%20of%20progress.png --- [Skip to content](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/taro-solar-140mw-project-hits-density-cap-board-vote-set-for-december-10#main-content) [![Obedio logo with black text and an orange graphic composed of four circles and a diagonal arrow pointing up and right.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66525ec138843cc1ccb1c325/66529844eddaa630d6da1b42_obedio%20gold%20for%20white%20background.png)](https://getobedio.com) [Team](https://www.getobedio.com/team) [Pricing](https://www.getobedio.com/pricing) [Contact](https://www.getobedio.com/demo) [Blog](https://www.getobedio.com/blog) [Login](https://obed.io/v4/login) Economic Development Solar Virginia # Taro Solar 140MW Project Hits Density Cap, Board Vote Set for December 10 ![Obedio research](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Obedio research December 8, 2025 The Taro Solar Project, a 140 MW utility-scale photovoltaic facility, is advancing through the final stages of permitting in Charlotte County, Virginia, positioning itself as one of the region’s largest renewable energy investments. **Developer and Ownership** - **Developer:** Taro Solar LLC, with development led by NOVI Energy - **Land:** The project spans 2,117 acres across 36 contiguous parcels. BLUE ROCK RESOURCES LLC holds the largest share, 1,043 acres. **Project Scale and Output** - **Capacity:** 140 MW AC (189 MW DC) - **Modules:** ~304,850 solar panels (620 W each) on single-axis tracking systems - **Substation:** New 250 x 400-foot facility interconnecting with the 115 kV line linking Pamplin and Chase City substations - **Operational Lifespan:** 35 years **Economic Impact** - **Decommissioning Guarantee:** $12.9M escrow to cover reclamation, excluding salvage value - **Upfront Payments:** $3.5M for public improvements ($25,000 per MW) - **Revenue Sharing:** $215,600 annually starting in 2030, growing 10% every five years, totaling roughly $10M over the project lifespan **Regulatory and Community Considerations** - The project exceeds Charlotte County’s 3% solar density cap within a 5-mile radius, covering 6.31%, making Board of Supervisors approval critical - **Environmental Measures:** 402 acres dedicated to open space, setbacks of 400 feet from residences and Saint Andrews Church, 951 feet from church cemetery - **Biodiversity Initiatives:** Pollinator plantings, quail habitat development, and minimized disturbance (~895 acres), coordinated with Virginia Department of Natural Resources and Quail Forever Taro Solar Utility-Scale PV Project Hits Density Cap, Board Vote Set for December 10   ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhs.getobedio.com%2Fblog%2Ftaro-solar-140mw-project-hits-density-cap-board-vote-set-for-december-10](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhs.getobedio.com%2Fblog%2Ftaro-solar-140mw-project-hits-density-cap-board-vote-set-for-december-10) ## Keep reading ### [Data Center Local Municipalities Economic Development Microsoft's Seven Buildings in Wisconsin, a 551-Acre Fight in Virginia, and a Proposed Ban in Florida: What Changed for Data Centers This Week](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/seven-buildings-in-wisconsin-a-551-acre-fight-in-virginia-and-a-ban-in-florida-what-changed-for-data-centers-this-week) ### [Local Municipalities Home Rule Flock Arlington County, VA, Dayton and Mountain View Are Among 14 Large Local Governments Ending or Pausing Flock Cameras](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/arlington-county-dayton-and-mountain-view-are-among-14-large-local-governments-ending-or-pausing-flock-cameras) [![Obedio your municipal data source](https://hs.getobedio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/google%20workspace-1.png?width=100&height=41&name=google%20workspace-1.png "Obedio your municipal data source")](https://getobedio.com) Obedio's business intelligence platform provides data and insights from over 25,000 municipalities, enabling retail, manufacturing, finance, real estate, and government clients to make informed decisions, assess risk, and identify opportunities. **Data Source & Liability Disclaimer:** The data presented on this website is aggregated from various official government and public entities ("The Original Government Sources"). 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