Opponents of a Madison County solar project are challenging its approval in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Situated on about 6,000 acres, Oak Run Solar is set to be Ohio's largest solar facility, and likely the largest agrovoltaic project in the nation. Oak Run Solar reports that the site would generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of about 170,000 Ohio households. At the same time, at least 2,000 acres would be farmed thanks to a partnership with Ohio State University.

The Ohio Power Siting Board approved the sprawling project near Plumwood in March, despite pushback from area township trustees and some residents.

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The Madison County Board of Commissioners and the boards of trustees for Dee

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