Withdrawal of Application Brings Solar Project to a Halt

LUNENBURG – After setting up a meeting for county residents, applying for a conditional use permit from the county and setting up a public hearing while outlining the benefits and plans on their website for the Lunenburg project, it appears as though the Red Brick LLC solar project has come to a halt.

Red Brick withdrew the conditional use permit request that would have placed the solar power plant in Lunenburg.

The company reportedly sent a letter to county officials asking for the application to be withdrawn. The Lunenburg County Planning Commission was set to hold the public hearing last week.

The company was looking to operate a solar farm at a location that is 2510 acres fronting on the north side of Route 49 approximately one mile west of Lunenburg Courthouse. Red Brick Solar, LLC held an informational meeting at the Victoria Community Center last week.

The company said that this project is an economic opportunity for Lunenburg County. They stated in a release on their website, “Red Brick Solar offers a new source of economic development, including long-term local and state tax revenue for schools, government services, and public infrastructure. The power from Red Brick Solar will be delivered into the local electrical grid, helping to diversify Virginia’s energy portfolio. In addition to the jobs directly and indirectly created during construction and operation of Red Brick Solar, this project also creates opportunities for companies with renewable energy goals to expand into Lunenburg County and open new locations adjacent to renewable power.”

Inquiries and efforts by the Southside Messenger to talk with Red Brick officials were unsuccessful prior to deadlines for this week.