Alabama SB358 authorizes county commissions bordering the Gulf of Mexico to regulate solar farms, including permitting, construction, and operation.

Alabama SB358 allows county commissions in counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico to establish zoning requirements for solar farms. These regulations cover permitting, construction, placement, and operation of solar farms. The bill defines a solar farm as a large-scale, ground-mounted installation of photovoltaic panels designed to generate electricity. County commissions can set standards, criteria, and conditions for solar farms and determine their locations.

Alabama SB358 authorizes county commissions bordering the Gulf of Mexico to regulate solar farms, including permitting, construction, and operation.

Alabama SB358 allows county commissions in counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico to establish zoning requirements for solar farms. These regulations cover permitting, construction, placement, and operation of solar farms. The bill defines a solar farm as a large-scale, ground-mounted installation of photovoltaic panels designed to generate electricity. County commissions can set standards, criteria, and conditions for solar farms and determine their locations.