D3Energy has officially launched construction on a 6-MW floating solar system for the Village of Monroeville, Ohio, set to become the largest floating solar installation in Ohio and one of the largest in the country.
Spearheaded by the Village of Monroeville, which is a member of APPA, and developed in partnership with D3Energy, the system will feed into Monroeville's local distribution grid, delivering renewable energy to homes and businesses throughout the community.
Under a long-term power purchase agreement, the Village will purchase electricity from Gardner Capital, the project's owner, an Aug. 6 news release noted.
By utilizing the Village's existing reservoir, the project preserves over 30 acres of land that would otherwise have been required for a traditional ground-mounted system. In addition to land conservation, floating solar offers environmental benefits such as reduced evaporation and improved water quality.
D3Energy has assembled the same team that delivered the successful Del-Co Water floating solar project in 2023, once again partnering with Gardner Capital and local contractor ARP Solar to support the Monroeville installation. Together, they bring a strong track record in floating solar development and on-the-ground experience in Ohio, D3Energy said.
Construction is now underway, and the system is expected to go live in early 2026.
Once complete, the 6-MW array will generate over 7,500 MWh annually.
