COLUMBUS, OHIO — State officials have officially scheduled a local public hearing to gather community feedback on a proposed 149-megawatt hybrid solar and energy storage facility in Vinton County.
The project, spearheaded by Hamden Energy LLC, is slated for construction on approximately 945 acres of reclaimed mine land within Clinton Township. The site sits about two miles east of the village of Hamden.
Hearing Details
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) will host the hearing to allow residents to provide sworn testimony regarding the development.
- Date: June 10, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Vinton County High School Cafeteria (63910 US-50, McArthur, Ohio 45651)
Project Scope
If approved, the facility will feature a comprehensive array of energy infrastructure, including:
- Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
- An advanced battery energy storage system (BESS)
- New electrical collection lines, inverters, and transformers
- A dedicated generation interconnection line and access roads
How to Testify
Local residents wishing to speak must register upon arrival at the high school. Testimony is limited to three minutes per person to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be heard. All statements will be transcribed and included in the official case record for the OPSB’s final deliberation.
Witnesses who wish to provide supporting documents or “exhibits” should bring a physical copy to hand to the administrative law judge during the session.
What’s Next?
Following the local community hearing, an evidentiary hearing will take place on June 25, 2026, in Columbus. During this more formal phase, Hamden Energy, OPSB staff, and any legal intervenors will present expert evidence and technical testimony.
For those unable to attend, additional project details, maps, and filings can be found on the OPSB website under case number 25-0970-EL-BGN.
