Energix says ‘domino effect’ of weather events led to solar site’s environmental problems

Energix says ‘domino effect’ of weather events led to solar site’s environmental problems

The developer of a utility-scale solar power plant in Henry County says a “domino effect” of weather events, including Hurricane Helene last fall and heavy rain the following spring, led to recent environmental issues at the site. Energix Renewables was recently cited by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for failing to control erosion and stormwater runoff during the construction of Sunny Rock Solar, which resulted in sediment goi…