Crystal Hill Solar is a 65 MW state-of-the-art agrivoltaic solar facility that was originated, developed, and constructed by Urban Grid, an independent power producer. Urban Grid operates and maintains Crystal Hill Solar.
Crystal Hill Solar
Halifax County, VA
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Benefits
What does this project mean for you and your community?
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
Over its lifetime, Crystal Hill Solar will pay millions of dollars in tax revenues to Halifax County–revenue from a project that does not require costly infrastructure, public services or increase traffic. In addition, roughly 600 workers were employed during peak construction of Crystal Hill Solar, boosting revenue for local businesses and service providers.
LOCALLY GENERATED CLEAN ENERGY
Home-grown solar is vital to bolstering Halifax County's grid resilience and enables Virginia to meet its goal to produce its electricity from 100% renewable sources by 2050. The transition to clean energy is powered by strong communities whose landowners, local businesses, and citizens recognize their critical role in making it happen.
Land Restoration and protection
Crystal Hill Solar was engineered to minimize disturbances to wetlands, streams, and other environmentally sensitive areas located on the project site. Native pollinator species will be planted throughout the site encouraging natural habitat and wildlife in the area. In addition, the facility will utilize sheep grazing to maintain vegetation and improve soil conditions throughout its lifetime.
Location
Halifax County, Virginia
PROJECT SIZE
65 MW
Timing
Crystal Hill Solar is set to be fully operational in Spring 2024.
PRESERVED LAND WITHIN PROJECT DESIGN
MILLIONS GENERATED IN LOCAL TAX REVENUE
POLLINATORS PLANTED ALONG PERIMETER BUFFERS
ANNUALLY POWERS 10,800 HOMES WHILE OFFSETTING 61,700 METRIC TONS OF CO2*
MILLIONS GENERATED IN LOCAL TAX REVENUE
POLLINATORS PLANTED ALONG PERIMETER BUFFERS
ANNUALLY POWERS 10,800 HOMES WHILE OFFSETTING 61,700 METRIC TONS OF CO2*
Project location
Crystal Hill Solar is located on 620 acres in Halifax Virginia, near the North Carolina border.
HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA
The Crystal Hill Solar facility will utilize photovoltaic solar modules to produce energy which will be delivered to the power grid via an existing on-site 115kV transmission line.
Community Commitment
We are proud members of the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce and strong supporters of organizations serving the greater Crystal Hill Solar community.
About Us
Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy. In addition to 940 megawatts currently contracted and under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage.
Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.
