Eastern Cottontail Solar
220 MW generation in Fairfield, OH · In queue since January 2019 · Proposed COD December 2028
220 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
7y 2m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
COD target: 2028
Total Duration
9y 11m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
PJM processes interconnection requests through multi-phase System Impact Studies (SIS).
Typical: ~48 months (historically longest)
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 12–24 months
Proposed COD: 2028-12-31
State
OH
County
Fairfield
Region
PJM
Developer
—
Utility
AEP
Entity
PJM
Point of Interconnection
Muskingum-W. Millersport 345 kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
New solar farm in Fairfield County sparks debate as neighbors worry about safety, property values
Eastern Cottontail Solar Project in Pleasantville received approval, sparking local worries over community impact, safety and property...
Board Approves 220-MW Solar Energy Project in Columbus, Ohio Area
The Ohio Power Siting Board granted an environmental certificate for Eastern Cottontail Solar's 220-MW facility in Walnut Township,...
Board Approves 220-MW Solar Energy Project in Columbus, Ohio Area
The Ohio Power Siting Board granted an environmental certificate for Eastern Cottontail Solar's 220-MW facility in Walnut Township,...
Construction Approved for Solar Energy Project in Fairfield County
Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. (Columbus) - The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved an agreement allowing Eastern...
Last updated 2026-03-14