Caswell County
Caswell County, North Carolina: solar permitting grade C (score 46/100, Elevated Risk). Score has worsened by 8 points over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 46/100 |
| Population | 22,742 |
| Solar ordinance | Ordinance status not yet documented |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Worsening (composite risk score has risen over 12 months) |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Caswell County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Conditions have been tightening over the past 12 months — watch for additional ordinance changes or board activity. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
11 energy-related meetings
- SolarThe Caswell County Planning Commission approved Revision Solar Company LLC's request for economic development incentives. · agenda
- SolarThe Board voted to approve a bond requirement for solar farm clean-up in Caswell County. · agenda
- SolarCounty Manager Paschal presented a proposal for a 150 MW solar farm in Caswell County. · agenda
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Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.