Caledon Solar

Caledon Solar is a 120-acre, 22-megawatt proposed solar project in King George County. It is located on private land east of Caledon State Park and the Chotank Creek Natural Area Preserve.

Sited on a parcel already approved for oil and gas extraction, Caledon Solar is reimagining an environmentally-responsible energy development future for this property, featuring pollinator-friendly habitat, a wildlife corridor, and enhanced buffers to protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

The project will not be visible from Caledon Road, and will be a quiet, passive neighbor that preserves the area’s rural character while bringing millions of dollars in revenue to the county to support local services.

Environmentally sound. Economically smart.

Community Meeting

June 4, 2025

Upcoming neighborhood meeting to present and discuss updates regarding the Caledon Solar project and continue gathering community feedback.

What: Caledon Solar Neighborhood Meeting and Q&A

When: Wednesday, June 4th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM

Where: L.E. Smoot Memorial Library – Meeting Room A  

9533 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485 

At a Glance

will create energy to be consumed in King George County

Size (energy):

22 MW

Lifetime County Tax Revenue:

$3 million +

120 acres

Size (area):

within a 1,400-acre site

5,000

Number of Homes Powered:

Enhancing environmental protections

The project will not be visible from Caledon Road, and will be a quiet, passive neighbor that preserves the area’s rural character. Caledon Solar will be a source of local, low-cost, emissions-free energy for King George County. Special environmental considerations include:

  • Pollinator habitats per DCR's Virginia Pollinator-Smart Program

  • A wildlife corridor will allow animals to move across the site per DWR guidance

  • Chesapeake Bay RPA buffers will strengthen watershed protections

  • Additional vegetative buffers will mitigate viewshed impacts

Interactive Map

Explore the project site and preliminary solar array layout

Permitting Progression

Project is evaluated at local, state, and federal levels

STEP 1

State Permitting “Permit by Rule”

VA Department of Environmental Quality, VA Department of Conservation, VA Department of Historic Resources, VA Department of Wildlife Resources​

  • State Wildlife and Cultural Impact Review and permitting ​

  • Mitigation and Operation plan development and approval ​

STEP 2a

State/Federal Stream Crossing Permit​

US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of Historic Resources ​

  • Federal Wildlife and Cultural Impact review and permitting ​

STEP 2b

Local/State Construction Permitting

King George County, VA Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Department of Transportation ​

  • Stormwater and Erosion/Sediment Control Review/Approval ​

  • Electrical Permit​

  • Construction Permit​

  • VDOT access permit ​

  • Site Plan Review/Approval ​ ​

STEP 3

Local Use Permitting

King George County, Virginia Department of Transportation ​
Initial VDOT Review​

  • Initial Cultural/Historical and Wildlife impact screening ​

  • Local determination of applicability with County Ordinance

  • Comprehensive Plan through public process​

  • Produce energy within a zone already designated for energy production

  • Generate revenue and community benefits in King George County

  • Increase resiliency of local distribution grid

  • Put downward pressure on electricity prices

  • Connect to existing distribution power lines, and not require construction of a new substation or other high-voltage infrastructure

  • Project will re-establish more vegetation than is removed

  • Project will re-establish RPA buffers, manage invasive species, and incorporate native pollinators, improving stormwater quality and decreasing sediment loads offsite.

Caledon Solar

Will:

Caledon Solar

Will Not:

  • Have a negative influence on property values or scenery

  • Be a mega solar farm

  • Affect any sensitive resources at Caledon State Park

  • Act as a drain on County resources

Current progress and upcoming timeline

Project Details & Status

INITIAL STUDIES COMPLETED

  • Environmental Impact Assessment​

  • Wildlife/T&E Screening​

  • Cultural/Historical Screening​

  • Economic/Community Impact study​

  • Real Estate Impact Study​

  • Stream, Wetland, RPA delineation ​

  • Pollinator Feasibility Study 

  • Traffic Evaluation ​

  • Preliminary Decommissioning Plan ​

  • Preliminary Site Plan ​

  • Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan ​

  • Preliminary Landscaping and Screening Plan

FOLLOW UP STUDIES UNDERWAY

  • Boundary Survey​

  • Topographic Survey​

  • Geotechnical Survey ​

  • Avian/Wildlife field Survey

  • Phase 1 Cultural Resource Field Study ​

  • Final Site Plan​

  • Final Landscaping and Screening Plan​

  • Final Stormwater Management Plan​

  • Final Decommissioning Plan

CURRENT PROJECT STATUS / DEVELOPMENT

  • Seeking Local Use Permit approval from King George County

CONSTRUCTION

  • Estimated 8–10-month duration

  • Construction Traffic Management Plan will be established

OPERATION

  • Minimal impact (no offsite noise, emissions, or lighting)

  • Very limited traffic (average 1–2 trips per month; less than single-family home)

  • Facility monitored remotely 24/7

  • Stormwater features, groundcover and vegetation, and wildlife corridors to be maintained for the life of the project

Community Engagement

Stay informed & add your voice

Community Meeting

June 4, 2025

Upcoming neighborhood meeting to present and discuss updates regarding the Caledon Solar project and continue gathering community feedback.

What: Caledon Solar Neighborhood Meeting and Q&A

When: Wednesday, June 4th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM

Where: L.E. Smoot Memorial Library – Meeting Room A  

9533 Kings Highway, King George, VA 22485 

Sign up to stay informed

Our Virginia-based team seeks to ensure Caledon Solar will deliver positive outcomes that are meaningful and connected to local needs. As our community engagement work continues, there are opportunities for you to attend community meetings, site visits, and celebrations. Please email us to connect directly and add your contact information to stay informed about the project. We want to hear from you.

Contact Us

Tyler McGilvery
Project Developer
tyler.mcgilvery@terraformpower.com

Seth Herman
Director of Community Engagement
seth.herman@terraformpower.com

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about solar

Where is the energy going?

Utility customers, both residential and commercial, will consume the energy generated by the array. The power is going directly to an existing Dominion distribution line. Solar energy is one of the most cost-effective new energy sources.

Are solar panels safe?

Solar panels are safe and do not pose a health or safety risk. The technology is also being used atop public schools in Virginia and on homes and public buildings across the country.

What happens to the land at the end of the solar project’s life?

At the end of the project's lifetime, decommissioning occurs. This includes removing the solar system. After the equipment is removed from the site, restoration of the site formerly occupied by the array occurs. A decommissioning bond will be implemented to ensure funding for decommissioning is available under any circumstance, meaning decommissioning is paid for up-front by the project so costs will never fall to the landowner or County.

About Us

TerraForm Power

TerraForm Power is a leading owner-operator of clean energy, with more than 3 gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects operating throughout North America. As an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management, we bring the financial strength and the technical expertise to develop, build, own, and operate clean energy projects for the long term.

Our Virginia-based development team was established in 2018 and joined TerraForm Power through the acquisition of Sun Tribe Development in 2025.  (see story here)

As Virginians who have dedicated ourselves to doing work this generation and the next will be proud of, we are committed to developing energy projects that put community and environmental values first. Amongst other recognition and awards we have received regionally and nationally, our partnership with The Nature Conservancy to bring solar to former mine lands throughout Central Appalachia is one example of our approach to responsible development. 

As both a developer and long-term asset owner, we're positioned to meet growing electricity demand with domestic energy, while delivering significant economic benefits to the communities where we operate — from substantial tax revenue for localities to reliable income for landowners and workforce opportunities for residents. Please visit terraform.com to learn more.