Wild Grains Solar
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Wild Grains Solar Project (Project) is a 150 megawatt (MW) solar facility on approximately 2,300 acres of privately-owned land in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio. The Project will generate solar-powered electricity that will maximize energy production from available solar resources to deliver clean, renewable electricity to Ohio customers.
The Project will consist of photovoltaic panels, along with access roads, a collection substation, inverters, gen-tie conductor, laydown yards, and a perimeter fence. The energy generated at the Project will deliver power to the existing Maddox Creek substation.
Economic Benefits.
The Project will provide significant economic stimulus to the area during construction by providing jobs and local contracts for goods and services, and significant long-term revenue to landowners and the community. It is estimated that the Project will contribute over a million dollars per year to local taxing jurisdictions over the life of the facility. The Project will support as many as 400 jobs during project construction.
SCHEDULE
Acquisition of land and land rights began in 2019 and was completed in 2021. During this time, outreach was conducted to landowners and community leaders throughout the Project vicinity. Approximately 2,300 acres of private land has been leased for the Project.
A public information meeting was held on August 18, 2021 to facilitate public interaction with the Applicant and expert consultants. The poster boards presented at this meeting are available to view on the public information meeting page. The meeting 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 (Wild Grains) Energy; the Ohio Power Siting Board’s review and certification process; and the expected timeline of the Project and construction process. Comments about the Project can be submitted on the Submit a comment page.
Project construction is anticipated to begin in late November 2025. For updates on the status of construction please visit the Construction Activities tab.