Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County, Virginia: solar permitting grade C (score 45/100, Elevated Risk). Score has worsened by 6 points over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 45/100 |
| Population | 21,789 |
| 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
Prince Edward 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. Virginia's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
11 energy-related meetings · 1 opposition groups
- Data CenterThe HIT Park data center site will utilize the water tower for adequate fire flow and water pressure. · agenda
- BESSThe Planning Commission approved a special-use permit application for a 150 MW solar farm. · agenda
- SolarThe Planning Commission approved a special-use permit request for CEP Solar-Oak Lane, LLC to construct and operate a 5MWac solar energy facility on land… · 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.